Keywords: AGRICULTURE


Morocco Expects Olive Oil Prices to Fall as Production Forecasts Rise by Up to 80%

RABAT, Morocco — Moroccan consumers could see some relief in olive oil prices this season as expectations of a stronger harvest raise hopes of improved domestic supplies. Industry professionals anticipate a decline compared with the previous campaign, with the price of a litre potentially ranging......

Study warns that vegetables may contain fewer nutrients than they did 60 years ago

Increasing agricultural production does not necessarily mean that vegetables provide the same nutritional benefits they once did. A recent study by Deep Science Ventures has raised concerns about declining levels of certain essential minerals in some crops, suggesting that consumers may need to eat larger......

Morocco and the United States Explore New Agricultural Research Partnerships to Boost Climate Resilience

Morocco and the United States are exploring new avenues for scientific cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on climate resilience, crop improvement and sustainable farming practices, following talks between Morocco’s National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) and the National Association......

American Food Products Gain Ground in Morocco as Consumer Habits Evolve

American food products are strengthening their presence in Morocco’s retail market, with US exports destined for the sector reaching $270 million in 2025, according to an annual report published by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) on October 6. The findings......

World Bank: Morocco combines economic resilience with a growing high-tech export base

Morocco is entering a period of economic uncertainty with comparatively strong foundations, according to the World Bank’s October 2026 assessment of the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan region. While geopolitical tensions, disrupted maritime routes and higher transport costs......

Arab countries hold some of the world’s largest phosphate reserves

Arab countries are home to some of the world’s largest phosphate reserves, giving the region a strategically important position in the global agricultural and fertilizer industry. Morocco stands out in particular, holding around 70% of the world’s estimated phosphate reserves, according to......

South Africa tightens livestock rules as cattle theft continues to rise

South Africa is preparing to tighten regulations governing the ownership, possession, transportation and sale of livestock as authorities seek to tackle a growing problem of animal theft that is costing farmers billions of rand each year. More than 152,000 animals were reported stolen during the previous......

FAO calls for urgent agricultural aid as hunger worsens across the Middle East

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is calling for urgent funding to support agriculture across the Middle East and North Africa, warning that more than 45 million people in the region are facing crisis-level food insecurity or worse. The UN agency said prolonged conflicts, forced......

Morocco-Canada trade reaches $1.7 billion in the first eight months of 2026

Trade between Morocco and Canada recorded significant growth during the first eight months of 2026, although the expansion was driven mainly by a sharp increase in Canadian exports to the Moroccan market, while Moroccan shipments to Canada declined. According to data released by Statistics Canada on......