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Climate change disrupts global crop production as farmers embrace advanced technologies

Climate change is significantly reducing yields of staple crops worldwide, pushing food systems to the brink and compelling farmers to adopt innovative technological solutions. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are causing sharp declines in productivity for essential crops such as wheat,......

Morocco faces tomato supply challenges ahead of Ramadan

Vegetable growers in southern Morocco are bracing for a tough winter season, as the impact of last summer’s extreme weather conditions becomes evident in current yields. Farmers in the Souss Massa region, one of Morocco's most vital agricultural areas, are witnessing weakened plant resilience......

Morocco and Japan partner on $420 million irrigation project to boost agriculture

Morocco and Japan have signed a loan agreement worth MAD 3.9 billion ($420.1 million) to finance a hydro-agricultural development project aimed at improving irrigation and agricultural productivity in southeastern Morocco’s Gharb region. The project will cover the construction of main irrigation......

Morocco sets record with 1,200 tons of lemon exports to UK

Morocco has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its lemon exports to the United Kingdom, shipping 1,200 tons between November 2024 and August 2025. This record-breaking achievement, valued at MAD 9.6 million ($920,000), reflects a 40-fold increase compared to the previous season, according to EastFruit.......

Morocco streamlines $145 million aid to livestock farmers in record time

Morocco’s Agriculture Minister Ahmed Bouari has announced a groundbreaking achievement in agricultural subsidies, with the government transferring MAD 1.45 billion ($145 million) directly to over 352,000 livestock farmers in just five days. This initiative marks a significant shift towards efficiency......

OCP introduces NP 5-42 fertilizer to reduce ammonia dependence

Morocco’s OCP Group, a global leader in phosphate production, has launched a new nitrogen-phosphate compound fertilizer called NP 5-42. This innovative product is part of OCP’s strategy to enhance agricultural precision while managing raw material costs, particularly in light of rising ammonia......

Morocco’s grapefruit exports soar as Canada’s demand drives record growth

Morocco has achieved a remarkable milestone in the global grapefruit market, doubling its exports to Canada to 1,500 tonnes and generating $1.67 million during the 2024–2025 season. This success solidifies Morocco’s growing presence in a market that has been in long-term decline. According......

Figuig Oasis projects boost date production to over 10,000 tons

The Figuig oasis in Morocco is expected to produce more than 10,500 tons of dates during the current agricultural campaign, according to the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRA) of the Oriental region. The total area planted with date palms now covers 2,630 hectares, thanks to ongoing initiatives......

Morocco strengthens support for oasis communities to boost sustainable date production

Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari, announced an expanded national commitment to reinforcing the country’s oasis ecosystems and revitalizing its date production industry. The statement came during the opening ceremony of the 14th International Date Fair in Erfoud, held under......