Keywords: Agriculture


SIDATTES 2026: Morocco Honours Outstanding Date Producers and Agricultural Cooperatives in Erfoud

Morocco’s date industry took centre stage in Erfoud on Thursday evening as the 15th edition of the International Date Palm Exhibition (SIDATTES 2026) recognised outstanding producers, agricultural cooperatives and exhibitors for their contributions to the development of the country’s date......

SIDATTES 2026: Morocco’s Date Industry Targets Growth Through Innovation and Sustainable Farming

Morocco is preparing for a strong date-growing season in 2026–2027, with national output forecast to reach approximately 177,000 tonnes, an increase of 11% compared with the previous agricultural campaign. The outlook coincides with the opening of the 15th edition of the International Date Palm......

Morocco and FAO Explore Agricultural Innovation to Strengthen Food Security

Morocco is placing scientific research, technological innovation and the preservation of agricultural knowledge at the centre of its efforts to strengthen food security and national food sovereignty. The issue was highlighted during the 2026 World Food Day celebrations in Rabat, where government officials,......

Morocco Strengthens Its Position in the European Watermelon Market as Exports Rise

Morocco is strengthening its presence in the European watermelon market, with exports continuing to grow despite intensifying competition among international suppliers. The country's performance highlights the increasing importance of Moroccan agricultural products in European trade and the opportunities......

Morocco Reaches 300,000-Head Limit for Duty-Free Cattle Imports in 2026

Morocco has reached its 2026 quota of 300,000 cattle eligible for duty-free imports for slaughter, marking the end of the allocation established by the government to support domestic red meat supplies and contain price pressures. The Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries and Food Sovereignty announced......

Morocco Becomes One of Switzerland’s Top Five Blueberry Suppliers

Morocco has secured a place among Switzerland’s five leading suppliers of fresh blueberries for the first time, marking a significant step in the expansion of the country’s fruit exports into high-value European markets. During the 2025–2026 marketing season, which ran from July 2025......

Bayer Uses Artificial Intelligence to Develop Next-Generation Crop Protection Solutions

As agriculture faces mounting pressure from climate change, water scarcity and increasingly resistant plant diseases, Bayer is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the development of new crop protection solutions. Through its CropKey approach, the German life sciences group is reshaping......

Floods displace thousands across South America amid El Niño concerns

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes in Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay as rising river levels trigger widespread flooding across parts of the Rio de la Plata basin. The floods have inundated riverside neighbourhoods, threatened agricultural activities and prompted emergency services......

Morocco showcases its argan heritage at the 2026 World Food Forum in Rome

Morocco’s agricultural and culinary heritage is taking center stage at the 2026 World Food Forum in Rome, where an exhibition at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) highlights the country’s iconic argan tree. The display presents argan seeds......