Keywords: Wheat


Strengthening Strategic Ties Morocco and Russia's Growing Partnership in Fisheries and Agriculture

The growing collaboration between Morocco and Russia, particularly in the fields of agriculture and fisheries, highlights the strategic convergence of interests between the two nations. This partnership, which began in 2020, has been gradually evolving and now includes the extension of cooperation in......

Algeria Restricts French Wheat Imports in Response to Support for Morocco’s Sahara

In a significant diplomatic move, Algeria has barred French companies from participating in a wheat import tender, citing France's increasing support for Morocco's territorial claims over the Sahara region. This decision highlights the escalating tensions between Algeria and France regarding......

Climate Shifts Threaten Morocco's Agricultural Heartbeat: Alarming Trends in Wheat Production

In a striking revelation, a recent report by Swiss Re, a prominent global insurance company, has shed light on the precarious state of Morocco's agricultural sector. The findings paint a somber picture of a nation grappling with the far-reaching consequences of climate change, particularly in its......

Morocco's Wheat Woes: North African Nation Faces Import Surge Amid Global Production Challenges

In a significant shift within the global wheat market, Morocco is poised to ascend the ranks of the world's top wheat importers in 2024, as revealed by a recent United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report. The North African nation is grappling with a severe domestic shortage, prompting......

Morocco Poised to Join Top Echelon of Global Wheat Importers in 2024

In a striking development, Morocco is set to become one of the world's top six wheat importers in 2024, according to a recent report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This shift is a direct consequence of severe climatic conditions that have drastically reduced the......

Global Wheat Harvest Forecast Tumbles; Russia Bears the Brunt

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has significantly lowered its forecast for global wheat production for the 2024/25 crop year, citing anticipated lower yields in Russia, Ukraine, and the European Union. In its monthly report, the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE),......

Forafric Expands Milling Capabilities with Decade-Long Facility Lease

Forafric, a leading agribusiness player with operations in Morocco and across Sub-Saharan Africa, has signed a 10-year renewable contract to lease and operate a milling facility in the Meknès-Fès region. This move is expected to significantly increase the company's milling capacity. This......

Morocco to Import Around 10 Million Tons of Wheat to Offset Decline in National Production

Morocco plans to import approximately 10 million tons of wheat this year to compensate for the decline in national production, which will not exceed 2.5 million tons during this agricultural campaign. Abdelkader Alaoui, president of the Moroccan Federation of Mills, explained in a statement to the "Efe"......

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,......