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Morocco strengthens its position as Spain’s top pepper supplier with record exports

Morocco has firmly established itself as Spain’s leading supplier of peppers, achieving a record-breaking export volume of 101.11 million kilos in 2024. This figure represents over 92% of Spain’s total pepper imports, marking an impressive 199.9% increase since 2015, when Moroccan exports......

Morocco Dominates Spanish Pepper Market With 200 Percent Export Surge

Over the last decade, Morocco has significantly expanded its bell pepper exports to Spain, recording an astonishing 200% growth and setting a new benchmark in 2024. The country has emerged as Spain's primary supplier, outpacing other European exporters by a wide margin. In 2024 alone, Morocco exported......

Morocco strengthens food security in Ghana with fertilizer donation and expanded cooperation

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s food security by donating 2,000 tons of fertilizers to Ghana. This initiative is part of Morocco's broader pan-African vision to combat food poverty and promote agricultural sustainability across the continent. The announcement was made by......

Morocco imports 5.9 million tons of cereals in five months amid growing dependency

Morocco imported 5.9 million tons of cereals and derivative products between January and late May 2025, according to recent data from the National Federation of Cereal and Legume Traders (FNCL). This volume reflects growing dependence on international markets amid national production weakened by challenging......

Strengthening agricultural ties: Morocco and UAE enhance date palm industry

Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are intensifying their collaboration in date palm cultivation and oasis preservation, establishing themselves as global leaders in sustainable agricultural practices for oasis ecosystems. Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, agricultural advisor at the UAE Presidential Court......

Strengthening food security through Moroccan-Sahel cooperation

The Malian minister of environment, sanitation, and sustainable development, Doumbia Mariam Tangara, has emphasized that, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco's collaboration with Sahel countries, particularly Mali, has significantly improved food security in these regions......

EU approves tariffs on fertiliser imports from Russia and Belarus

The European Parliament has approved new tariffs on fertiliser and certain agricultural products imported from Russia and Belarus, despite concerns from European farmers about potential price increases. The bill passed with a vote of 411 to 100 and will introduce duties starting in July, gradually increasing......

Morocco to Acquire 600 US-Made Stinger Missiles in $825 Million Deal

The Official Journal of the US Congress has confirmed a major defense transaction authorizing the sale of 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I surface-to-air missiles to Morocco. This military agreement, approved by the United States government, is valued at approximately $825 million. The information was disclosed......

Moroccan tomato exports to Norway surge by 37 percent

Morocco’s tomato exports to Norway have recorded impressive growth, reaching around 5,000 tons between July 2024 and March 2025. This marks a 37.9 percent increase compared to the previous season, according to data from trade authorities. Thanks to this surge, Morocco has become the third-largest......

Nigeria unveils new mechanism to stabilize food prices

Nigeria is set to introduce a new mechanism aimed at enhancing the performance of its agrifood sector and stabilizing food prices amidst soaring inflation. Known as the National Agro-Food Policy Mechanism (NAPM), this initiative is part of broader reforms targeting the agricultural sector, leveraging......

Morocco emerges as the second largest zucchini supplier to the EU in 2024

In 2024, Morocco cemented its position as one of the leading zucchini suppliers to the European market, capturing a 7.7% share, although Spain remains the dominant supplier of this vegetable. According to a report from the specialized site Hortoinfo, Morocco ranks second in supplying zucchinis to the......

Al Moutmir's commitment to sustainable agriculture in Morocco

Al Moutmir, an innovative agricultural initiative, has been on a transformative journey since 2018, aimed at enhancing sustainable agriculture while supporting farmers' incomes and bolstering the nation’s food security. In recent months, stakeholders across various sectors have intensified......

Morocco as a model for agricultural development in Eswatini

The minister of agriculture of the kingdom of Eswatini, Mandla Tshawuka, stated on Wednesday in Meknès that Morocco holds a significant advantage in agricultural and technological fields, emphasizing that his country has "much to learn" from Moroccan experience. In comments to the press......