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Morocco strengthens food security in Ghana with fertilizer donation and expanded cooperation

Morocco has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s food security by donating 2,000 tons of fertilizers to Ghana. This initiative is part of Morocco's broader pan-African vision to combat food poverty and promote agricultural sustainability across the continent. The announcement was made by......

Moroccan farmers face labor shortages despite high unemployment rates

Moroccan farmers are encountering significant difficulties in securing agricultural workers, a situation that seems paradoxical given the nation's high unemployment rates across various sectors, including agriculture. Recent insights from Hortdaily reveal that this issue represents a new form of......

Moroccan women expelled from Spain after abuse in strawberry farms

Two Moroccan women working in Spain’s high-profit strawberry sector were expelled and sent back to Morocco under alarming conditions—one while pregnant, the other with cancer—triggering widespread criticism over the treatment of migrant laborers. Pregnant and abandoned The first case......

Morocco’s avocado export boom raises concerns over water sustainability

Morocco surpasses 100,000 tons in avocado exports amid growing environmental strain Morocco has cemented its place among the world’s top avocado exporters. For the first time, the country has exceeded 100,000 tons in avocado exports, according to EastFruit, an agricultural data platform. This......

Cannabis legalization reshapes Moroccan agriculture and rural economy

Morocco, one of the world’s top hashish producers, is undergoing a major transformation. With Law 13-21 legalizing cannabis for medical, cosmetic, and industrial uses, the country is shifting from black market cultivation to a regulated economy aimed at revitalizing its rural regions. A new legal......

Morocco’s legal cannabis strategy sets precedent for Middle East and Africa

For decades, cannabis in the Middle East and Africa remained relegated to the margins of legality, cultivated and traded in the shadows. That changed in 2021 when Morocco became the first country in the region to legalize the production, export, and medical use of cannabis. This landmark legislation......

Morocco's lemon revenues soar to $2.7 million in 2024-2025 season

Morocco generated a revenue of $2.7 million from lemon exports, according to new data from the agriculture-focused outlet East Fruit. The revenues were made between the first half of the 2024-2025 season, during which Morocco exported 6,100 metric tons of lemons, the report detailed. This marks the......

Moroccan oases confront climate crisis with innovative strategies

Morocco’s oasis ecosystems face an existential threat as climate change disrupts the ancient balance between communities and their environment. At the recent International Congress on Oases and Date Palm, held May 22-23 in Ouarzazate, Mustapha Faouzi, territorial director of the National Agency......

Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire join forces to enhance agricultural education

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI), a Moroccan non-profit research and development organization based in Benguerir, has forged a partnership with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Technical Education, Vocational Training, and Apprenticeship. This collaboration seeks to enhance agricultural......