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Morocco Secures Key Role in Global Water Scarcity Initiative

Morocco has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to address global water scarcity by securing a position on the steering committee of the Global Framework on Water Scarcity in Agriculture (WASAG). This development occurred during the Rome Water Dialogue, a component of the World Food Forum......

Laayoune Hosts Groundbreaking Conference on Camelid Innovation

The inaugural International Conference on Camelids kicked off in Laayoune, Morocco, bringing together local breeders, international experts, and scientists to explore cutting-edge developments in camelid management. This three-day event, running from October 14 to 16, aligns with the United Nations Food......

Inflation’s Toll: How Rising Costs Impact Moroccan Women’s Health

Morocco is grappling with a severe cost-of-living crisis, deeply affecting hunger and anemia rates among young women. Despite post-COVID economic growth, inflation has strained middle and lower-income families, leading to increased food insecurity. Economic Struggles and Food Scarcity The UN’s......

Gaza's Agricultural Heartland Faces Unprecedented Crisis

In a stark illustration of the far-reaching consequences of ongoing hostilities, Gaza's once-thriving agricultural sector now teeters on the brink of collapse. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has sounded the alarm on a looming catastrophe that extends......

Morocco's Wheat Woes: North African Nation Faces Import Surge Amid Global Production Challenges

In a significant shift within the global wheat market, Morocco is poised to ascend the ranks of the world's top wheat importers in 2024, as revealed by a recent United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report. The North African nation is grappling with a severe domestic shortage, prompting......

Strengthening African Collaboration: A Gateway to Sustainable Agriculture

The 33rd Session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Regional Conference for Africa recently convened to address the imperative need for enhanced cooperation among African nations in fostering sustainable agricultural practices. The primary aim of these discussions was to fortify......

Food Prices Witness a Significant Drop: Global Costs Decline by 13.7% in 2023

Over the past year, food prices worldwide have experienced a substantial decline, offering much-needed relief to consumers and marking a departure from the soaring costs witnessed in 2022. According to data released on Friday by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the global......