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Morocco Strengthens Position as Primary Tomato Supplier to European Union Through 2035

Morocco is set to maintain its dominant position as a key supplier of fresh tomatoes to the European Union (EU) over the next decade, according to a new agricultural outlook report covering the period from 2024 to 2035. The report projects a steady increase in EU tomato imports at a rate of 0.6% annually,......

Morocco's Record-Breaking November Heat Intensifies Climate Crisis Concerns

Morocco's autumn of 2024 has entered the record books as one of the most scorching seasons in the nation's history, with November temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels. The Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) reports that the season ranked fourth-hottest overall, marked by a temperature......

Morocco’s Agricultural Diplomacy: Navigating Climate Challenges and Global Trade

Morocco’s thriving agricultural sector has long been a cornerstone of its economy and international engagement. Yet, as climate change intensifies, the nation faces mounting challenges that could reshape its agricultural landscape and global trade relationships. Agriculture as an Economic Pillar Agriculture......

Moroccan Pepper Production Plummets: Climate and Viral Challenges Threaten Harvest

In a critical development for Morocco's agricultural sector, pepper production in the Souss Massa region has experienced a dramatic decline of 30-40% due to a convergence of challenging environmental conditions and viral diseases. Cold temperatures and persistent viral infections are wreaking havoc......

OCP Africa Partners with Niger to Transform Agricultural Value Chains

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has entered into a landmark partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to improve the country’s agricultural value chains. The agreement, announced on Friday, aims to promote sustainable agricultural development and......

 Transforming Agriculture in Niger A Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Growth  

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to revolutionize agricultural value chains in the country. This agreement, supported by the World Bank, reflects OCP Africa's dedication to sustainable......

Spain Strengthens Import Inspections for Moroccan Agricultural Produce

Spain has implemented a new inspection system at the Port of Algeciras to tighten controls on agricultural imports from Morocco, addressing demands from domestic farmers for greater oversight. This pilot project introduces a unified inspection framework under the direct supervision of the Ministry of......

Morocco Expands Meat Imports Through Argentina Partnership

Morocco is set to import up to 20,000 tons of red meat—both fresh and frozen—by the end of 2024 as part of its efforts to address domestic supply challenges. The latest move includes a new agreement to import sheep and goat meat from Argentina, broadening the existing beef trade between the......

Moroccan Avocado Exports Surge Amid Growing Water Concerns

Morocco’s avocado exports have experienced a significant uptick, despite mounting concerns over water usage in the country’s agriculture sector. Since the introduction of the Hass variety in the third week of October, Moroccan exporters have shipped 30,000 tons of avocados—accounting......