Keywords: IRRIGATION


France redirects €300 million from canceled Rhône Dam to sustainable energy projects

Following the cancellation of a controversial hydroelectric dam project on one of the last wild stretches of the Rhône River, the French government has announced plans to redirect nearly €300 million toward sustainable development initiatives, including renewable energy and water management. Initially......

Akhannouch chairs meeting on Morocco’s 2020-2027 national water program

Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch led a high-level meeting in Rabat to review the progress of the National Program for Drinking Water Supply and Irrigation 2020-2027. The session, attended by key ministers and senior officials, focused on strategies to ensure reliable access to potable water and......

Recent rainfall boosts Morocco's water reservoir levels

Morocco's national water reservoir levels have reached 49.44% capacity, thanks to significant rainfall in recent weeks, as reported by Nizar Baraka, Minister of Equipment and Water, during a session in the House of Councillors. Baraka explained that this marks the highest reservoir level in years,......

Revolutionizing agricultural efficiency with smart irrigation systems

The region serves as a promising example of transforming agricultural resource management through the implementation of advanced smart irrigation systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This shift marks a step toward modern agriculture, combining innovation with efficient management of natural......

Optimized farming enhances olive yields and profitability in Morocco

Morocco has implemented over 987 olive demonstration platforms (PFDs) across 24 provinces and 159 municipalities during the 2023/2024 agricultural season. This initiative, part of the Al Moutmir model and developed in collaboration with the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), promotes optimized......

ONEE unveils MAD 41 million project to bolster clean water access in Moroccan provinces

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has launched an ambitious project to enhance the drinking water supply in several provinces, aiming to improve access to clean water for thousands of residents. The initiative, valued at 41 million Moroccan dirhams, focuses on the Mkanssa......

Wastewater irrigation in Morocco: A growing threat to health and the environment

Morocco's agricultural sector is facing an escalating crisis as water scarcity, exacerbated by climate change, drives some farmers to adopt illegal practices, including irrigating crops with untreated wastewater. This alarming trend has raised significant concerns about public health, environmental......

Early completion of Tamri dam promises water security for Agadir

The highly anticipated Tamri dam, located in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, is now set to be completed by early 2026, three years ahead of its initial 2029 schedule. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, during a site visit to the construction......

Agricultural collaboration: Strengthening ties between Morocco and Palestine

The Moroccan Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water, and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari, met with his Palestinian counterpart, Rizq Abd al-Rahman Salem Salimia, on Friday in Berlin to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. This bilateral discussion,......