Keywords: PRODUCTION


Morocco’s Livestock Recovery Faces Persistent Drought and Rising Feed Costs

Morocco’s efforts to rebuild its national livestock population are progressing, but experts warn that restoring animal numbers alone may not be enough to resolve the structural weaknesses affecting the country’s farming sector. Years of drought, rising production costs and pressure on grazing......

Morocco's 2027-2031 Plan Targets 5% Growth and Stronger Water and Food Security

Morocco is setting out an ambitious economic and strategic roadmap for 2027-2031, with the government targeting average annual growth of 5% while seeking to reduce public debt and strengthen the country's control over critical resources. Water availability, renewable energy, agricultural production......

China’s economy grows 4.5% in the third quarter, exceeding forecasts

China’s economy expanded by 4.5% year on year in the third quarter of 2026, exceeding market expectations of 4.4% and accelerating from the 4.3% growth recorded in the second quarter, according to official data released on Monday. The figures suggest that economic activity gained some momentum......

Elbit Systems Expands European Defense Footprint With New Industrial Facility in Sweden

Israeli defense manufacturer Elbit Systems is strengthening its European industrial presence with a new facility in Sweden, a move aimed at expanding local production capacity and improving support for military customers across the region. The new installation forms part of the company's broader......

El Niño and Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise concerns over global food security

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned that disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the effects of the El Niño climate phenomenon, could intensify risks facing global agriculture and food security. The two pressures may reinforce each......

Trump says US has paused arms sales to allies to replenish military stockpiles

US President Donald Trump has said the United States is temporarily holding back weapons and ammunition from foreign customers while it replenishes its military stockpiles. He argued that the country needs to retain sufficient supplies for its own defence requirements before resuming sales to allied......

IMF warns of economic contraction in the Middle East as war disrupts energy and trade

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the continuation of the war in the Middle East poses a major threat to economic stability across the region and Central Asia, with disruptions to energy production, shipping routes and critical infrastructure weighing on growth prospects. The scale......

Trump announces $21 billion Japanese-backed investment in New York semiconductor plants

US President Donald Trump has announced a $21 billion Japanese-backed investment to build two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in New York State, marking another step in Washington’s efforts to expand domestic chip production and strengthen the country’s industrial base. Trump......

Morocco Expects Olive Oil Prices to Fall as Production Forecasts Rise by Up to 80%

RABAT, Morocco — Moroccan consumers could see some relief in olive oil prices this season as expectations of a stronger harvest raise hopes of improved domestic supplies. Industry professionals anticipate a decline compared with the previous campaign, with the price of a litre potentially ranging......