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Morocco's Ambitious Irrigation Expansion: Cultivating a Sustainable Agricultural Future

In a bold move to address ongoing water scarcity concerns, Morocco has unveiled plans to significantly expand its water-saving irrigation systems. The initiative, announced by Mohamed Sadiki, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, aims to cover one million......

Morocco Sets Sights on Becoming a Key Player in the Global Halal Market

The Halal Morocco Forum explores the country's potential for significant growth in the global halal market. In a bid to bolster its position in the burgeoning global halal market, Morocco recently hosted the sixth edition of the Halal Morocco Forum in Casablanca. Abderrahim Taibi, director of the......

Morocco Gears Up for Eid Al-Adha with Abundant Livestock Offerings

As Morocco eagerly anticipates the joyous occasion of Eid Al-Adha, the nation's agricultural sector has meticulously prepared an abundant supply of livestock to meet the festive demand. In a comprehensive address to the Chamber of Counselors, Mohamed Sadiki, the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime......

Progress in Morocco's "100 Social Housing Units in Rural Areas" Program

Thirteen agreements have been signed since the launch of the ambitious "100 social housing units in rural areas" program in 2019 for the realization of 6,852 housing units, as recently announced by the Minister of National Territorial Planning, Urbanism, Housing, and City Policy, Fatima-Zahra......

Morocco Secures a €100 Million Loan to Boost its Territories

The Kingdom of Morocco has just forged an unprecedented partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB). The latter has granted a €100 million loan to the Communal Equipment Fund (CEF), aimed at financing sustainable infrastructure projects under the auspices of local authorities. It's......

Moroccan Strawberry Hepatitis A Contamination Raises Concerns in Spanish Market

Spanish Health Authorities Sound Alarm Over Hepatitis A Presence in Moroccan Strawberries In a development rattling the agricultural sector, Spanish health authorities have unearthed a troubling presence of the hepatitis A virus in Moroccan strawberries imported into the country. This alarming discovery......

Morocco Takes Legal Action as Agricultural Trade Tensions Escalate with Spain

Morocco’s primary agricultural entity, the Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER), has initiated legal action by filing a formal complaint in Spanish courts amidst growing tensions surrounding Moroccan farm exports. COMADER has reported a surge in incidents targeting transport......

Escalating Trade Tensions: Spanish Farmers Resort to Violence in Response to Moroccan Produce Imports

The simmering trade conflict between Spanish and Moroccan farmers has reached a critical juncture, marked by a series of violent protests triggered by the influx of Moroccan agricultural products. In a recent demonstration in Algeciras, Spain, farmers voiced their grievances against what they perceive......

Empowering Agricultural Cooperatives: Wider VAT Exemption Enriches Service Offerings

In a pivotal stride toward fortifying Morocco's agricultural cooperative landscape, the 2024 Finance Law heralds an extended VAT exemption designed to invigorate the sector. This progressive measure not only seeks to slash operational costs but also aims to propel the competitiveness and expansion......