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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......

 Transforming Agriculture in Niger A Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Growth  

OCP Africa, a subsidiary of the OCP Group, has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Niger’s Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock to revolutionize agricultural value chains in the country. This agreement, supported by the World Bank, reflects OCP Africa's dedication to sustainable......

Spain Strengthens Import Inspections for Moroccan Agricultural Produce

Spain has implemented a new inspection system at the Port of Algeciras to tighten controls on agricultural imports from Morocco, addressing demands from domestic farmers for greater oversight. This pilot project introduces a unified inspection framework under the direct supervision of the Ministry of......

Moroccan Avocado Exports Surge Amid Growing Water Concerns

Morocco’s avocado exports have experienced a significant uptick, despite mounting concerns over water usage in the country’s agriculture sector. Since the introduction of the Hass variety in the third week of October, Moroccan exporters have shipped 30,000 tons of avocados—accounting......

Morocco’s Re-election to the Board of the World Food Programme A Testament to Leadership and Global Commitment

Morocco has been re-elected to the Board of the World Food Programme (WFP) for another one-year term during the 176th session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council held in Rome from December 2 to 6, 2024. This re-election underscores international recognition of Morocco’s......

Water Crisis Deepens in Morocco: Government Invests in Desalination to Support Agriculture

Morocco is grappling with a severe water crisis as drought conditions persist, significantly impacting its agricultural sector. During a parliamentary session, Minister of Agriculture Mohamed El Bouari highlighted the critical state of the nation’s water resources, with agricultural dams operating......

US Agriculture Official Leads Trade Mission to Morocco to Boost Exports

Daniel Whitley, Administrator of the Foreign Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), arrived in Casablanca on Tuesday to kick off a significant trade mission aimed at enhancing U.S. agricultural and food exports to Morocco and other West African markets. Supported by the USDA, the mission......

Russia to Expand Grain Exports to Morocco Amid Growing Demand

Russia is set to boost its wheat exports to Morocco, aiming to deliver up to 1.5 million tonnes in the near future, according to recent reports. This move highlights the growing agricultural trade ties between the two nations as Morocco faces mounting challenges in its domestic grain production. Strengthening......

Morocco and France Collaborate on Sustainable Agriculture and Social Reforms

Morocco’s Crédit Agricole and France’s Development Agency (AFD) have strengthened their partnership with a €2.1 million program aimed at supporting Moroccan farmers in adapting to climate change. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to promote eco-friendly farming practices......

US Agribusiness Mission to Morocco: Strengthening Trade Ties and Expanding Market Access

The United States is making strides to deepen its presence in Africa's agribusiness sector, with a major focus on Morocco as a strategic gateway. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will host its first-ever Agribusiness Trade Mission to Morocco from December 2 to 5, an event hailed as the largest......

Collaborative Efforts to Enhance Agricultural Innovation: A Strategic Partnership

In a significant move towards advancing agricultural innovation, OCP Nutricrops, the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Intercéréales-France, and Arvalis have formalized a memorandum of understanding aimed at bolstering cooperation in agronomic research and agricultural development.......

Mediterranean Cooperation: Addressing Food Security Challenges in Agro-Food Systems

Luis Planas, Spain's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, is set to attend the XII meeting of Agriculture Ministers from member countries of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (Ciheam) this Friday in Rabat, Morocco. The gathering will focus on collaborative......

Huelva's Strawberry Sector Enhances Workforce Recruitment from Morocco and Beyond

The strawberry industry in Huelva is poised for significant growth as the Asociación de Productores y Exportadores de la Fresa de Huelva, known as Freshuelva, announces an expansion of its workforce recruitment efforts from Morocco. This initiative comes in response to a pressing need for labor,......