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Morocco introduces new wheat and flour subsidy framework to enhance market transparency

Morocco has unveiled new regulatory measures governing the purchase and distribution of soft wheat and subsidized flour for the 2025–2026 marketing season, marking a significant reform in its grain subsidy system. The initiative aims to tighten oversight, ensure equitable access to essential food......

Morocco secures 3.5 million tons of French wheat as drought strains local production

Morocco is preparing to import 3.5 million metric tons of wheat from France to meet its domestic demand for the 2025–2026 season, amid persistent drought and rising temperatures that continue to undermine the country’s agricultural output. Growing dependence on imports Philippe Heusele,......

Morocco and Russia strengthen strategic partnership amid evolving global dynamics

Morocco’s pragmatic and issue-driven relationship with Russia continues to deepen, rooted in the 2016 strategic partnership established during His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s visit to Moscow. This relationship has been reinforced through consistent high-level diplomatic engagements between......

Morocco reduces cereal imports by 11% amid food security concerns

Morocco has reduced its cereal imports by 11% during the first seven months of 2025, signaling a push for more strategic grain management and food security measures. According to the National Federation of Cereal and Vegetable Traders, the country imported 5.847 million tons of cereals between January......

Morocco aims to secure five-month wheat stock amid price drop

Morocco is leveraging declining global wheat prices to bolster its reserves and meet domestic demand for the next three to five months. The move comes as the country continues to grapple with the effects of a persistent six-year drought. Capitalizing on lower wheat prices Abdelkader El Alaoui, President......

Morocco imports 5.9 million tons of cereals in five months amid growing dependency

Morocco imported 5.9 million tons of cereals and derivative products between January and late May 2025, according to recent data from the National Federation of Cereal and Legume Traders (FNCL). This volume reflects growing dependence on international markets amid national production weakened by challenging......

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......