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Mediterranean ports see slight rise in coastal and small-scale fishing in early 2025

Fishing activities in Morocco’s Mediterranean ports recorded a modest increase during the first half of 2025, according to the latest data from the National Fisheries Office (Office National des Pêches - ONP). Between January and June 2025, coastal and artisanal fishing landings in Mediterranean......

Morocco’s sardine canning industry faces crisis, threatening thousands of jobs

Morocco, the world leader in sardine canning, is grappling with an unprecedented crisis that endangers both its industrial foundations and the livelihoods of thousands of workers. The sector, which has long been a pillar of the national economy, is now under severe strain due to structural imbalances,......

Morocco partners with Chinese firm on MAD 220 million smart farming initiative

Morocco has embarked on a significant agricultural partnership with Jungnong Group, a Hong Kong-based subsidiary of China's Agricultural Development Group. This collaboration represents a pivotal move in Morocco's commitment to sustainable and technology-driven farming practices. Formalized......

Spain's bold move to stabilize olive oil prices: mandatory stock withdrawal introduced

Spain's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) has announced a groundbreaking plan to stabilize olive oil prices by mandating the withdrawal of surplus stock from the market. This measure, activated under the European Union's Article 167a of Regulation 1308/2013, aims to prevent......

Morocco and Mauritania strengthen pelagic fisheries cooperation for sustainable development

Pelagic fishing, a vital marine resource, serves as a powerful driver for integration and growth among countries along Africa’s Atlantic coast. In this context, Morocco and Mauritania have recently taken a significant step forward in their bilateral cooperation. On June 2 and 3, 2025, in Dakhla......

Morocco and Japan strengthen fisheries collaboration for sustainable growth

Morocco’s Secretary of State in charge of Maritime Fisheries, Zakia Driouich, convened with Japan’s Ambassador to Morocco, Nakata Masahiro, on Tuesday in Rabat to deliberate on enhancing bilateral cooperation within the fisheries sector. This meeting underscored a mutual commitment to deepen......

Navigating the bureaucracy of keeping farm animals in Spain

If you're considering raising chickens, cows, or sheep in the Spanish countryside, be prepared for a maze of bureaucracy. Owning farm animals in Spain requires a thorough understanding of various regulations to avoid potential fines. Keeping Chickens and Other Poultry For those wishing to keep......

Russia pursues renewal of fisheries agreement with Morocco

Russia is currently in discussions to renew its maritime fishing agreement with Morocco, which lapsed last December after four years of cooperation. Moscow aims to reinstate its fishing fleet's operations off the Moroccan coast, focusing on species such as sardines, sardinella, mackerel, and anchovies. Ilya......

Addressing high seafood costs: Morocco's Affordable Fish initiative success

Morocco has witnessed significant public discourse surrounding exorbitant fish prices, particularly in its coastal cities. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries reports remarkable outcomes from the seventh edition of the "Affordable Fish" initiative, launched on February 22, which has successfully......