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Advancing plant conservation: Moroccan researcher pioneers tools to track genetic diversity

As nearly 40% of plant species face extinction, Moroccan researcher Marwa El Graoui at the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) is revolutionizing plant conservation through open-source tools. Her innovative framework addresses critical gaps in seed conservation, positioning Africa as a leader in......

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......

Africa’s deep-tech renaissance: bridging innovation and resilience

Africa is witnessing a transformative wave of scientific entrepreneurship, as deep-tech startups emerge to tackle challenges tailored to the continent's realities. While digital apps have dominated much of the innovation landscape, a growing number of ventures are leveraging breakthroughs in science......

Al Moutmir's commitment to sustainable agriculture in Morocco

Al Moutmir, an innovative agricultural initiative, has been on a transformative journey since 2018, aimed at enhancing sustainable agriculture while supporting farmers' incomes and bolstering the nation’s food security. In recent months, stakeholders across various sectors have intensified......

OCP at SIAM 2025: Morocco’s catalyst for a resilient agricultural future

At the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM) 2025, the OCP Group emerges as a pivotal player, embodying the nation’s evolving role in the global agricultural dialogue. As a fertilizer powerhouse, OCP is not only redefining agricultural practices but also addressing urgent challenges......

Transforming agricultural waste into sustainable battery materials

Africa, renowned for its rich farmlands, faces a significant challenge with food waste that undermines its agricultural potential. Each year, nearly one-third of the continent’s agricultural output is lost or wasted, a statistic that is particularly alarming in sub-Saharan Africa where the waste......

OCP Nutricrops to boost fertilizer production with new facilities

OCP Nutricrops, a subsidiary of the OCP Group and a prominent player in phosphate-based fertilizers, has unveiled a significant investment plan aimed at increasing its fertilizer production capacity by 9 million tons by 2028. This ambitious project involves the establishment of two new mining and industrial......

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......

Morocco's UM6P shapes the future of AI through education and entrepreneurship

The Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is positioning Morocco as an emerging hub for artificial intelligence development through its focus on education and entrepreneurship. During the university's fifth Science Week, the College of Computing's director Ali Kettani shared insights on Morocco's......