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World bank grants $4 million to strengthen climate resilience in Morocco

The World Bank has approved a grant of four million dollars to support Morocco’s efforts to strengthen climate resilience within its agro-food systems. The funding comes from the Livable Planet Fund and provides additional resources to an ongoing national program focused on transforming agricultural......

Morocco urged to establish strategic grain reserves to bolster food security

Morocco’s Competition Council has issued a stark warning about the nation’s lack of strategic grain reserves, leaving the market vulnerable to shocks caused by droughts, global instability, or geopolitical crises. The Council emphasized that building such reserves is critical to ensuring......

Morocco elected vice President of FAO council in Rome

Morocco has been elected as Vice President of the Council of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) during the 179th session of the UN agency held in Rome. The Kingdom will serve on the FAO Council, which consists of 49 members, until 2029. This council oversees the implementation of the organization’s......

Climate change disrupts global crop production as farmers embrace advanced technologies

Climate change is significantly reducing yields of staple crops worldwide, pushing food systems to the brink and compelling farmers to adopt innovative technological solutions. Rising temperatures and extreme weather events are causing sharp declines in productivity for essential crops such as wheat,......

Morocco sets record with 1,200 tons of lemon exports to UK

Morocco has achieved an unprecedented milestone in its lemon exports to the United Kingdom, shipping 1,200 tons between November 2024 and August 2025. This record-breaking achievement, valued at MAD 9.6 million ($920,000), reflects a 40-fold increase compared to the previous season, according to EastFruit.......

Mills federation rejects MP Touizi’s ‘grinding paper’ claim as figure of speech sparks controversy

Moroccan MP Ahmed Touizi faced backlash this week after alleging in parliament that some companies “grind paper and present it as subsidized flour,” prompting the National Federation of Mills to strongly refute his claims. Touizi, leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), made......

Morocco allocates $1.34 billion to stabilize essential goods prices in 2026

The Moroccan government has set aside MAD 13.77 billion ($1.34 billion) in 2026 to subsidize essential goods, including butane gas, sugar, and soft wheat flour, according to the compensation fund report accompanying the 2026 Finance Bill. The funding aims to counter domestic production shortfalls caused......

Global Food Week 2025 concludes with key partnerships and innovation in Abu Dhabi

The second edition of Global Food Week 2025 wrapped up at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), showcasing groundbreaking agricultural advancements, fostering international collaborations, and celebrating excellence across the food and farming industries. Held under the patronage of Sheikh......

Morocco introduces new wheat and flour subsidy framework to enhance market transparency

Morocco has unveiled new regulatory measures governing the purchase and distribution of soft wheat and subsidized flour for the 2025–2026 marketing season, marking a significant reform in its grain subsidy system. The initiative aims to tighten oversight, ensure equitable access to essential food......