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Morocco secures second term on UN food agency council

Morocco has been re-elected to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council, extending its membership until 2029. The decision was announced during the 44th FAO Conference held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. The North African nation, represented by Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

Morocco’s OCP Nutricrops to deliver 1.1 million tons of fertilizers to Bangladesh

Morocco’s OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of the OCP Group, has signed a major agreement to supply 1.1 million tons of non-urea fertilizers to Bangladesh between 2025 and 2026. This partnership underscores OCP’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and fostering global collaborations in agronomy. A......

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......

African Plant Nutrition Institute celebrates five years of agricultural innovation in Africa

In honor of its fifth anniversary, the African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) has unveiled a comprehensive report detailing its contributions to sustainable agriculture across Africa. The report, titled “2024 Annual Report: Celebrating Five Years of Growth,” highlights how precise research......

Morocco secures priority spot in $132 million climate resilience fund

Morocco has been named one of the five focus countries for the second phase of the Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund (ARAF II), a $132 million venture capital initiative designed to bolster climate resilience among small-scale farmers. This marks a significant step in Morocco’s commitment to sustainable......

Moroccan oases confront climate crisis with innovative strategies

Morocco’s oasis ecosystems face an existential threat as climate change disrupts the ancient balance between communities and their environment. At the recent International Congress on Oases and Date Palm, held May 22-23 in Ouarzazate, Mustapha Faouzi, territorial director of the National Agency......

Strengthening agricultural ties: Morocco and UAE enhance date palm industry

Morocco and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are intensifying their collaboration in date palm cultivation and oasis preservation, establishing themselves as global leaders in sustainable agricultural practices for oasis ecosystems. Dr. Abdelouahhab Zaid, agricultural advisor at the UAE Presidential Court......

France backs green agriculture push in Morocco with €350M AFD-OCP deal

The French Development Agency and Morocco’s OCP Group deepen ties with a €350 million loan to advance decarbonization, green hydrogen, and sustainable farming in Morocco’s southern provinces. France’s AFD expands strategic partnership with Morocco’s OCP Group The French......

Cosumar aims to double Morocco’s sugar production by 2026

Cosumar Group has unveiled an ambitious initiative to double Morocco’s domestic sugar production to 600,000 tons by 2026. This target marks a significant increase from the 330,000 tons anticipated during the 2024/2025 agricultural campaign. Preparations for the forthcoming 2025/2026 season are......