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Morocco becomes a major buyer of Russian wheat as Moscow deepens its foothold in Africa

Morocco has rapidly emerged as one of the leading markets for Russian wheat exports in recent years, joining other growing destinations such as Nigeria, Kenya, Libya, Tunisia, and Tanzania. Dmitry Sergeyev, chairman of the Russian Union of Grain Exporters and Producers, highlighted this trend in an interview......

Morocco extends wheat import subsidies amid ongoing drought

Morocco has officially announced the continuation of its subsidy program for soft wheat imports throughout 2025, a strategic response to the persistent drought that has severely impacted the nation’s agricultural output. The National Interprofessional Office for Cereals and Legumes (ONICL) confirmed......

Promising agricultural partnership: Brazil and Morocco unite for food security

The collaboration between Brazil and Morocco in soil management, fertilizers, and genetic variability—particularly for wheat—holds significant promise for advancing food security, according to Silvia Massruha, president of Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation. “The......

Morocco triples agricultural imports from Russia amid grain supply expansion

Morocco's agricultural imports from Russia reached $280 million in 2024, marking a three-fold increase compared to 2023, according to new data from the Agroexport Center reported by Interfax. Russia has emerged as Morocco's primary wheat supplier, surpassing France's long-standing position......

Morocco's water crisis deepens as dam levels fall to critical 27%

Morocco's dam reservoirs have reached a concerning low of 27.63% capacity, containing just over 4.6 billion cubic meters of water, as the country grapples with persistent drought conditions that are severely impacting its agricultural sector. The ongoing water scarcity has dealt a particularly harsh......

Morocco's Russian Grain Imports Surge Ninefold in 2024

Morocco has emerged as a major purchaser of Russian grain through the West Siberian Railway (WSR), with imports reaching 514,000 tons in 2024—nearly nine times the volume recorded in 2023, according to African Initiative. WSR has achieved remarkable growth in its grain export operations, setting......

Morocco's Agricultural Crisis Deepens: Climate Change and Water Scarcity Transform Farming Landscape

Severe drought conditions and persistent climate challenges are reshaping Morocco's agricultural sector, with the nation's prominent farming regions experiencing significant declines in production, particularly affecting wheat cultivation. Recent satellite data from the Copernicus program has......

Morocco's Wheat Crisis Deepens as Drought Slashes Production to 15-Year Low

Morocco's agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as severe drought conditions drive wheat production to its lowest levels since 2008, forcing the nation to dramatically increase its reliance on Russian imports to meet domestic demand. The North African nation's 2024 wheat harvest......

Morocco Unveils Strategic Wheat Import Support Plan Amid Drought Crisis

Morocco has announced a comprehensive financial support system for soft wheat imports, set to launch in early 2025, as the country grapples with severe drought conditions affecting domestic production. The initiative, spanning from January to April 2025, represents a coordinated effort between the Ministry......