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Promising agricultural partnership: Brazil and Morocco unite for food security

The collaboration between Brazil and Morocco in soil management, fertilizers, and genetic variability—particularly for wheat—holds significant promise for advancing food security, according to Silvia Massruha, president of Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation. “The......

South-South cooperation: A pillar of Morocco's African development strategy

Morocco places South-South cooperation at the heart of its development strategy, actively participating in capacity-building initiatives to enhance resilience in rural areas, empower farmers, and strengthen food systems across Africa. This commitment was highlighted by Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

Morocco strengthens agricultural partnerships at IFAD summit in Rome

Morocco has joined global agricultural leaders at the 48th International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Governing Council meeting in Rome, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to agricultural development and food security initiatives. The Moroccan delegation, led by Ambassador Youssef Balla,......

How gene editing could transform farming across Africa

African researchers harness CRISPR technology to boost food security While Morocco has yet to embrace genome editing, specifically CRISPR, early research is underway at UM6P. Professor Valentine Otang Ntui believes the technology could position the country as a leader in genome editing in North Africa. Africa......

Morocco advances sustainable farming practices across Africa, study finds

A new study from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University reveals Morocco's significant progress in implementing regenerative agriculture throughout Africa, highlighting opportunities for Asian agribusiness collaboration in addressing food security challenges. The research, published on......

Morocco grapples with critical water shortages as drought intensifies

Morocco has emerged as one of the nations most severely affected by dwindling water resources, according to the 2024 Global Water Monitor report. The findings reveal that the country experienced one of the lowest surface water levels in Africa last year, underscoring the escalating challenges posed by......

Morocco Emerges as Key Agricultural Supplier to UK Market, Shows 2024 Report

Morocco has solidified its position as a major agricultural trade partner with the United Kingdom, according to the recently released UK Food Security Report 2024. The North African nation has established itself as a crucial supplier of fresh produce, particularly in the vegetable sector, where it claimed......

Morocco’s Re-election to the Board of the World Food Programme A Testament to Leadership and Global Commitment

Morocco has been re-elected to the Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for another one-year term during the 176th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council held in Rome from December 2 to 6, 2024. This re-election underscores international recognition of Morocco’s......

Russia to Expand Grain Exports to Morocco Amid Growing Demand

Russia is set to boost its wheat exports to Morocco, aiming to deliver up to 1.5 million tonnes in the near future, according to recent reports. This move highlights the growing agricultural trade ties between the two nations as Morocco faces mounting challenges in its domestic grain production. Strengthening......