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Morocco's Avocado Boom Sparks Water Usage Debate

Morocco's avocado exports surge to record highs, but with it comes mounting criticism over the fruit's intensive water consumption amidst prolonged drought conditions. Abdellah Elyamlahi, head of the Moroccan Avocado Association, staunchly defends the booming avocado industry against a growing......

Spanish Farmers Block Roads in Massive Protests

Thousands of disgruntled Spanish farmers took to the streets this week, utilizing tractors to barricade roads in widespread demonstrations across the country. The protests entered their second consecutive day on Wednesday as farmers voiced their frustrations over rising costs, foreign competition, and......

Morocco Bolsters Wheat Imports to Mitigate Impact of Persistent Drought

Morocco grapples with prolonged dry conditions that have significantly affected cereal production, leading the government to implement new measures to enhance wheat imports. On Thursday, Morocco's National Grain Agency (ONICL) unveiled a fresh set of subsidies to encourage companies to import and......

Fluctuating Fruit and Vegetable Prices in Morocco

Amidst Morocco's challenges with water stress and a global surge in agricultural input prices, consumers have been pleasantly surprised in recent weeks by an unexpected decline in fruit and vegetable prices at market stalls. This downward trend is mainly attributed to favorable weather conditions......

Essaouira Province Achieves Milestones in Expanding Argan Forests

In a remarkable stride towards bolstering Morocco's commitment to expanding argan forests, the province of Essaouira has made substantial progress in cultivating argan trees. Chaired by Essaouira's Governor, Adil El Maliki, a crucial meeting convened on Wednesday to review the strides made in......

Morocco to Host Key FAO African Agriculture Conference, Fostering Resilient Partnerships

Agricultural leaders convened today as Morocco and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) solidified plans to jointly organize a crucial conference addressing the future of food systems across Africa. A memorandum of understanding was signed, positioning Morocco to host the 33rd FAO Regional......

ABHOER: Dam Reservoirs Report 215 Million Cubic Meters, Sparking Concerns over Water Management

In a recent report, the Agence du Bassin Hydraulique de l'Oum Er Rbia (ABHOER) revealed that the reservoirs of its major dams currently hold a total of 215 million cubic meters of water, representing only 4.4% of their total capacity. This figure is significantly lower than the numbers recorded during......

Morocco and Germany Forge Alliance to Propel Sustainable Agriculture

In a historic move, Morocco and Germany solidified their commitment to advancing sustainable agriculture through the second phase of the "Agricultural and Forestry Technical Dialogue" (DIAF) project in Berlin last Saturday. Mohammed Sadiki, the Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural......

Moroccan Minister of Agriculture Unveils Vibrant Pavilion at at Prestigious Berlin Green Week

Morocco took center stage at the 88th International Green Week Berlin's opening on Thursday, with the presence of Mohammed Sadiki, the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests. Sadiki, alongside Cem Özdemir, Germany's Minister of Agriculture and......

Morocco Cultivates Agricultural Innovation with DAUMTECH Joint Venture

A new era in precision agriculture has begun in Morocco with the establishment of DAUMTECH, a groundbreaking joint venture between Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Les Domaines Agricoles. This collaborative effort aims to pioneer advanced technological solutions for sustainable practices,......

Rainy Relief: Heavy Rainfall Set to Quench Morocco's Parched Lands

Morocco anticipates a much-awaited reprieve from its prolonged drought, as per the latest forecasts from the nation's meteorological agency. Starting this Friday, several provinces in the north and interior are poised to receive substantial rainfall, potentially alleviating the strain on drought-ridden......

Declining Fish Landings at Morocco's Mediterranean Ports

Tangier, Morocco - The National Fisheries Office (ONP) reported a concerning 7% decline in fish landings at Morocco's Mediterranean ports in 2023 compared to the previous year. This decrease, observed in both quantity and value, poses potential challenges for the crucial fishing industry spanning......

US Agricultural Leaders Forge Lasting Bonds on Groundbreaking Morocco Trade Mission

A delegation of prominent figures from the American agricultural sector has embarked on a historic trade mission to Morocco, spearheaded by Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). Their objective is to lay the groundwork for a potentially fruitful farming......