Keywords: AGRICULTURE


Addressing Morocco's Agricultural Challenges: Battling Climate Variability with Innovative Solutions

Morocco's agricultural sector faces persistent challenges due to unpredictable weather patterns, as highlighted in a recent report by Agriculture Minister Mohamed Sadiki. Despite a modest 9% increase in annual rainfall in 2024, totaling 224 millimeters by April, this figure remains starkly 27% below......

Egypt's Potato Export Triumph: Conquering the Moroccan Market

Egypt's agricultural sector achieves a remarkable feat as it secures access to the Moroccan market for its prized potato exports. This milestone, announced by Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Elsayed Al-Qasir, signals a significant stride towards economic prosperity for Egypt's farming......

Regional Project Promotes Youth Entrepreneurship in Agriculture in Dakhla-Oued Eddahab

As part of the regional implementation of the youth entrepreneurship program in agriculture, the Regional Directorate of Agriculture of Dakhla-Oued Eddahab has launched a project related to support through the Regional Center for Young Entrepreneurs in Agriculture and Agribusiness (CRJEAA) in Dakhla,......

Spain, Guest of Honor at the International Agriculture Fair in Morocco

ICEX Spain Export and Investments, in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, have organized Spain's participation in SIAM, which this year has been selected as the guest of honor country and features an official pavilion bringing together 35 Spanish companies,......

Moroccan Economy Grows in Q1 2024 Despite Agricultural Challenges

The national economy of Morocco is reported to have grown by 2.9% in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a 4% increase in non-agricultural value added, according to the Haut-Commissariat au Plan (HCP). Despite a downturn in agricultural value added, economic activity continued to improve, mainly propelled......

Five Members of French Government to Visit Morocco in April

Five members of the French government are set to visit Morocco in April as part of official visits. Among them are the Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, and the Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire. These visits aim to revitalize cooperation between Rabat and Paris after months......

National Economic Growth: Rebound to 4.1% in the Fourth Quarter of 2023

The Moroccan national economy showed a notable improvement in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to data released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Economic growth reached 4.1%, marking a significant increase compared to the same period in 2022, when it stood at 0.7%. Driven by domestic......

Cultivating a Sustainable Agrarian Renaissance: OCP Africa's Mission to Nourish the Continent

Africa finds itself at a crucial juncture, facing the daunting challenge of overhauling its agricultural systems to ensure enduring food security. Amidst escalating discussions on this imperative matter, one organization has emerged as a beacon of hope, spearheading a sustainable agricultural revolution......

Morocco Struggles Against Drought's Grip on Crucial Wheat Harvests

As Morocco finds itself in the tightening clutches of an enduring drought, the nation braces for a significant downturn in wheat production, signaling a pronounced rise in reliance on imports for this indispensable crop. The bleak agricultural forecast, outlined by the agricultural advocacy group Comader,......