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Morocco's Russian Grain Imports Surge Ninefold in 2024

Morocco has emerged as a major purchaser of Russian grain through the West Siberian Railway (WSR), with imports reaching 514,000 tons in 2024—nearly nine times the volume recorded in 2023, according to African Initiative. WSR has achieved remarkable growth in its grain export operations, setting......

Morocco's Citrus Sector Shows Resilience Amid Water Crisis, Projects 192,000-Ton Harvest

Morocco's citrus industry demonstrates remarkable adaptability as it forecasts a production of 192,300 tons for the 2024-2025 season in the Berkane province's Moulouya irrigated region, despite ongoing environmental challenges. The projection, announced by Hafida El Aallam, head of agricultural......

Morocco's Apple Imports Hit $65M Peak as Global Varieties Gain Ground

Morocco's apple imports reached unprecedented levels in 2024, with 9,300 tons valued at $65 million imported during the first ten months, marking the highest figure since 2011. This 50% volume increase from 2020 reflects evolving consumer preferences in the Moroccan market. Despite ranking second......

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......

Navigating Challenges with Hope: Morocco’s Optimistic Start to the 2024/2025 Agricultural Campaign

As Morocco begins its 2024/2025 agricultural season, there is cautious optimism in the air, fueled by the recent rainfall that has helped rejuvenate aquifers and improve reservoir levels. This promising development offers a glimmer of hope for a recovery in a sector that faced significant difficulties......

Morocco's Agricultural Crisis Deepens: Climate Change and Water Scarcity Transform Farming Landscape

Severe drought conditions and persistent climate challenges are reshaping Morocco's agricultural sector, with the nation's prominent farming regions experiencing significant declines in production, particularly affecting wheat cultivation. Recent satellite data from the Copernicus program has......

Morocco's Agricultural Outlook Brightens as Strategic Reforms Meet Favorable Weather

Morocco's agricultural sector is witnessing a promising transformation at the outset of the 2024-2025 season, backed by strategic government initiatives and improved rainfall patterns that are helping to ease the country's prolonged water crisis. Recent meteorological data from the Directorate......

Morocco's Legal Cannabis Industry Scales Up: Production Hits 4,082 Tons as License Approvals Surge

Morocco's regulated cannabis sector achieved significant growth in 2024, with production reaching 4,082.4 tons and an average yield of 20 quintals per hectare, according to the National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Activities (ANRCA). The agency reported a dramatic increase in licensing,......

Morocco's Wheat Crisis Deepens as Drought Slashes Production to 15-Year Low

Morocco's agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as severe drought conditions drive wheat production to its lowest levels since 2008, forcing the nation to dramatically increase its reliance on Russian imports to meet domestic demand. The North African nation's 2024 wheat harvest......

Morocco Strengthens Position as Primary Tomato Supplier to European Union Through 2035

Morocco is set to maintain its dominant position as a key supplier of fresh tomatoes to the European Union (EU) over the next decade, according to a new agricultural outlook report covering the period from 2024 to 2035. The report projects a steady increase in EU tomato imports at a rate of 0.6% annually,......

Morocco’s Agricultural Diplomacy: Navigating Climate Challenges and Global Trade

Morocco’s thriving agricultural sector has long been a cornerstone of its economy and international engagement. Yet, as climate change intensifies, the nation faces mounting challenges that could reshape its agricultural landscape and global trade relationships. Agriculture as an Economic Pillar Agriculture......

Moroccan Pepper Production Plummets: Climate and Viral Challenges Threaten Harvest

In a critical development for Morocco's agricultural sector, pepper production in the Souss Massa region has experienced a dramatic decline of 30-40% due to a convergence of challenging environmental conditions and viral diseases. Cold temperatures and persistent viral infections are wreaking havoc......

OCP Africa Partners with Niger to Transform Agricultural Value Chains

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of Morocco’s OCP Group, has entered into a landmark partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to improve the country’s agricultural value chains. The agreement, announced on Friday, aims to promote sustainable agricultural development and......