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Spain halts cattle exports to Morocco amid lumpy skin disease outbreak

Spanish authorities have suspended the export of live cattle to Morocco after confirming several outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD) in northeastern Spain. The temporary measure, reported by El Faro de Ceuta, is intended to contain the spread of the virus and safeguard both animal health and the agricultural......

Morocco records 32 million livestock in census amid drought recovery efforts

Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture has announced the results of the national livestock census conducted between June 26 and August 11, which recorded a total of 32,832,573 heads of livestock. The census aims to provide an updated database to boost productivity and support food sovereignty amidst......

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......

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......

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......

Morocco’s agriculture minister tackles rising food prices amid market disparities

Government seeks solutions to bridge gap between farm and market prices Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed Bouari, has announced an upcoming meeting with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Industry and Trade to address the growing disparity between agricultural production prices......

Development of Irrigated Agricultural Areas Below Kheng Grou Dam

The government continues its efforts to enhance agricultural potential through the development of hydro-agricultural projects. In preparation for the Kheng Grou Dam, currently under construction in the Figuig region, a consortium has been tasked with conducting a study on the development of hydro-agricultural......

Morocco Emerges as Key Agricultural Supplier to UK Market, Shows 2024 Report

Morocco has solidified its position as a major agricultural trade partner with the United Kingdom, according to the recently released UK Food Security Report 2024. The North African nation has established itself as a crucial supplier of fresh produce, particularly in the vegetable sector, where it claimed......