Keywords: AGRICULTURE


Morocco bets on AI to strengthen agriculture and growth

Morocco is moving to connect its artificial intelligence strategy with agriculture as it seeks to protect economic growth from climate shocks and lift productivity in a sector that remains central to national output. Official projections from the High Commission for Planning show gross domestic product......

Morocco’s blueberry harvest delayed amid growing global competition

Morocco’s blueberry sector is facing an unusual season this year as climate disruptions and increasing global competition reshape the timing of the harvest and the dynamics of international trade. Traditionally, Morocco occupies a strategic window in the global blueberry market. The country’s......

Diesel shortages threaten farming across continents amid Iran conflict

A growing diesel shortage triggered by disruptions to global energy supplies is threatening agricultural activity across multiple continents, raising concerns about rising food prices in the months ahead. Two weeks after the start of the US Israeli conflict involving Iran, the effective closure of the......

Lebanon inspects markets to control fruit and vegetable prices

Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture, in cooperation with the Ministry of Economy, conducted inspections of local markets and storage warehouses on Monday to monitor the quantities, quality, and pricing of fruits and vegetables. The move comes amid ongoing tensions in the region as the conflict between......

Floods in Morocco: red berry producers severely affected

Recent severe weather conditions have caused widespread flooding in northern Morocco, with agricultural producers—particularly those cultivating red berries—reporting significant damage in the Loukkos region. Heavy rainfall in recent days has led to rising water levels and flooding......

Mercosur deal sparks tensions as Macron criticizes European Commission move

French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized the European Commission’s decision to provisionally apply the European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur countries, describing the move as both “a bad surprise” for France and “a bad way” to treat the European......

Olives: a bountiful harvest revives Morocco’s olive canning industry

Morocco’s olive canning sector is regaining momentum after two campaigns marked by drought. Driven by a national production estimated at nearly two million tonnes, the current season is giving fresh impetus to a strategic sector for the agri-food industry and exports. According to estimates relayed......

Wildfires force evacuations in Woodward as flames threaten homes

A rapidly advancing wildfire pushed residents from their homes in and around Woodward, Oklahoma, as dry vegetation and strong winds fueled flames toward residential areas and key facilities. Authorities issued urgent evacuation guidance for parts of the city’s southwest, advising people living......

Morocco considers smart farming shift in 2026 budget

Morocco is preparing its draft 2026 finance law with water security and structural reform at the center of public spending, as prolonged drought continues to strain the country’s agricultural sector. Policymakers are weighing whether the next budget cycle should move beyond traditional irrigation......