Keywords: AGRICULTURE


South Africa reshuffles cabinet as president Ramaphosa reassigns Democratic Alliance ministers

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a cabinet reshuffle that includes the demotion of former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, reflecting changes requested by the party’s new leadership within the country’s coalition government. The changes, unveiled late......

Moroccan economy grows by 4.6% in the first quarter of 2026

Morocco's economy maintained solid momentum during the first quarter of 2026, recording a 4.6% year-on-year growth rate, supported by a strong recovery in agricultural activity and robust domestic demand, according to the latest national accounts released by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Although......

Food Security: Prime Minister to Address the House of Councillors

The House of Councillors will dedicate its next plenary session to a topic at the heart of national concerns: food security. Scheduled for next Tuesday, this meeting will allow councillors to question the Prime Minister during oral questions related to general policy, in accordance with constitutional......

Pakistan’s mango harvest suffers as Middle East conflict disrupts exports

Pakistan’s mango industry, one of the country’s most important agricultural export sectors, is facing significant disruption as rising regional tensions in the Middle East continue to impact international trade routes and demand. In the agricultural region around Tando Allahyar in southern......

“Very weak demand”: cherry growers face urgent pressure to sell a bumper harvest

French cherry producers are facing growing pressure to sell their harvest quickly as an unusually abundant season coincides with weak consumer demand, creating concerns across the fruit industry. This year, favourable weather conditions have boosted production significantly, with national output expected......

Global Grain Harvest Set to Reach Record High in 2026-2027, USDA Forecasts

Global agriculture is heading towards a historic grain harvest for the 2026-2027 campaign. According to the latest forecasts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), total grain production is expected to reach nearly 2.9 billion tons. Despite this achievement, global consumption is expected to......

Morocco poultry sector crisis deepens as oversupply pressures prices

The poultry industry in Morocco is facing a prolonged crisis marked by a widening gap between production costs and market prices. Chicken and eggs, staple foods in the national diet, remain widely available to consumers, but producers are absorbing heavy financial losses as selling prices fall well below......

Morocco economic growth reaches 4.9 percent in 2025

Morocco recorded economic growth of 4.9 percent in 2025, up from 4.4 percent in 2024, according to national accounts data for the year. The performance reflects a broad-based expansion across key sectors, supported mainly by domestic demand and a context of contained inflation. Nominal gross domestic......

Moroccan seasonal worker dies in Huelva heat conditions

A Moroccan seasonal agricultural worker has died in the southern Spanish province of Huelva while taking part in seasonal farm work, prompting renewed attention to working conditions affecting migrant laborers in the region. The worker, identified as Hakima, originally from Sidi Kacem in Morocco, had......