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Morocco's Cereal Harvest Faces Arid Blow, Poised for Precipitous Plunge

In a sobering revelation, Morocco's cereal harvest for the 2023/2024 agricultural season is poised to plummet by a staggering 43%, plunging to a mere 31.2 million quintals, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Agriculture. This grim forecast casts a pall over the nation's agricultural......

Morocco's Greenhouse Tomato Exports Surge, Surpassing Expectations in 2024

Morocco's greenhouse tomato export industry has exhibited remarkable resilience, rebounding from initial setbacks and surpassing projections in the first quarter of 2024. Despite enduring a severe drought and record-breaking summer temperatures that impacted the vital Souss-Massa agricultural hub,......

Moroccan Fertilizer Powerhouse Collaborates with USAID to Boost Africa's Agriculture

In a significant development poised to transform Africa's agricultural sector, Morocco's OCP Group, a key player in the global fertilizer industry, has teamed up with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This landmark partnership, announced during USAID Administrator......

Morocco Extends Support to Guatemalan Farmers Amid Food Crisis

In a heartening demonstration of international solidarity, Morocco has committed to donating 200 tons of fertilizer to aid Guatemalan farmers struggling with poverty and malnutrition. This initiative, launched during a ceremony in Totonicapán province, signifies the inaugural phase of a distribution......

Ample Livestock Supply Ensures Seamless Eid Al-Adha Celebration in Morocco

As the Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha approaches, Morocco's Ministry of Agriculture has announced that the nation is well-prepared to meet the heightened demand for sacrificial animals. According to Minister Mohamed Sadiki, a meticulous evaluation has estimated the total supply of sheep and goats......

Escalating Tensions: Morocco's Tomato Trade Faces Backlash in France

In the heart of the French agricultural hub of Perpignan, Morocco's tomato exports have found themselves in the crosshairs of a burgeoning campaign by local producers. The Confédération marocaine de l'agriculture et du développement rural (Comader) has sounded the alarm over......

US Fertilizer Company Drives Higher Tariffs on Moroccan Imports

The US Commerce Department (USCD) has announced a substantial increase in import duties on Moroccan fertilizers, escalating trade friction between the two nations' fertilizer industries. This decision follows a petition from US-based Mosaic, a leading fertilizer manufacturer, which alleged that its......

Zagora's Thirsty Pursuit: When Watermelon Cultivation Drains Resources

In a region grappling with severe drought, the continued cultivation of red watermelons in Zagora heightens the risk of water stress, raising concerns about the depletion of the area's precious water resources. The watermelon crop, known for its insatiable thirst, threatens the permanent availability......

Unveiling Nature's Bounty: The Argan Renaissanc

Nestled within Morocco's vibrant intellectual landscape, a monumental gathering of brilliant minds recently converged, intently focused on unraveling the profound mysteries of the nation's iconic argan tree. The International Argan Congress, an assembly of preeminent researchers and scholars,......

OCP Africa and Sierra Leone: Forging an Alliance for Sustainable Agricultural Transformation

In a significant stride toward revolutionizing Sierra Leone's agricultural landscape, OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the renowned Moroccan fertilizer company OCP Group, has established a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security of Sierra Leone. This collaborative endeavor,......

Morocco Positions Agriculture as Cornerstone of Cooperation with African Nations

In a resounding affirmation of Morocco's commitment to fostering agricultural development across the African continent, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, underscored the Kingdom's unwavering dedication to positioning agriculture as a fundamental......

Morocco's INRA Showcases Homegrown Agricultural Innovations

Morocco's National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) recently hosted an event to showcase its latest crop varieties to key stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to observe firsthand the agronomic, physiological, and technological features......

Nurturing Africa's Agricultural Prosperity: Morocco's Unwavering Commitment

At the African Summit on Fertilizers and Soil Health in Nairobi, Morocco's steadfast dedication to advancing food security across the African continent took center stage. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita delivered a compelling affirmation of the nation's commitment to bolstering agricultural......