Keywords: AGRICULTURE


China extends zero tariff access to 53 African nations

China has announced it will grant zero tariff treatment to imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations, effective 1 May 2026. The policy, confirmed by state media and regional outlets, expands existing trade preferences that already provided duty free access to a group......

DeepMind executive says AI can democratize global scientific research

Artificial intelligence has the potential to decode the “recipe book of life” hidden within human DNA and position India as a global hub for advanced scientific research, according to Pushmeet Kohli, vice president of research at Google DeepMind. In an interview with Moneycontrol, Kohli......

IAEA and OCP group launch partnership to strengthen global food security and soil health

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Morocco-based OCP Group have announced a five-year strategic partnership aimed at advancing sustainable agriculture, improving soil health, and reinforcing global food security. The initiative forms part of the Atoms4Food program jointly led by the IAEA......

Top countries dominate global fig production in 2025

Turkey maintains its commanding lead in global fig production, accounting for more than 60 percent of the world's dried figs, primarily from its Aegean region where the prized Sarılop variety thrives. The country exported around 63,000 tons in the 2024-2025 season to over 100 nations, generating......

Morocco’s dams exceed 9 billion cubic meters, while Oum Er-Rbia remains under pressure

Morocco’s recent rainfall has significantly improved the country’s overall water situation, with total reservoir storage now exceeding 9 billion cubic meters, representing an average filling rate of 54%, according to the Ministry of Equipment and Water. Despite this positive trend, the distribution......

Fava bean cultivation expands across Arab countries

Fava beans are a key staple crop widely grown across North Africa, particularly in Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Valued for their high protein content and versatility in local diets, these beans contribute significantly to food security in the region. The cultivation of fava beans has......

In El Jadida, a pilot nursery paves the way for reintegration through agriculture

A pilot plant nursery has been established inside El Jadida 2 local prison as part of a partnership involving a public reintegration foundation and a private company, marking a new step toward rehabilitation through agriculture. According to prison authorities, the initiative aligns with Morocco’s......

EU and India finalize major trade deal excluding agriculture

The European Union and India are set to sign their largest free trade agreement yet on January 27 in New Delhi, with top EU officials traveling to the Indian capital to formalize a pact that deliberately excludes agriculture to shield India's politically sensitive farming sector. European Commission......

Rabat–Salé–Kénitra: Heavy rains revive hopes for a successful agricultural season

Recent heavy rainfall across the Rabat–Salé–Kénitra region has renewed farmers’ optimism for the success of the current agricultural season, the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRA) said on Friday in Kénitra, stressing that the precipitation will......