Morocco’s Costly Gamble: Desalination Plants Quench Agricultural Thirst Amid Drought Crisis
8 July 2025
Faced with persistent drought and water stress, Morocco has opted for an unprecedented but costly solution: irrigation with desalinated water.
Agriculture
Moroccan Prickly Pear Crisis: Farmers Turn to High-Tech Solutions as Prices Soar
2 July 2025
Moroccan farmers are adopting new methods to cope with the decline in prickly pear production, which has led to an increase in demand and a surge in prices for this product.
French Fruit Fraud Exposed: Wholesaler Jailed for Mislabeling Foreign Produce
2 July 2025
A wholesaler from Dordogne has labeled red fruits from Morocco, the Netherlands or Guatemala as French and was sentenced to a prison term and a large fine.
Drought Crisis Deepens: Ouarzazate Bans New Well Drilling as Water Tables Plummet
17 June 2025
The persistent drought, combined with the scarcity of water resources and the worsening deficit of groundwater tables, have prompted the Ministry of Equipment and Water to (…)
Moroccan Watermelon Exports Surge Despite Climate Challenges, Outpacing European Rivals
16 June 2025
Despite unfavorable weather conditions, the 2025 Moroccan watermelon campaign is marked by higher yields than last year.
Morocco’s Watermelon Boom Challenges European Market Despite Climate Hurdles
11 June 2025
Despite recurring climatic events, the watermelon sector in Morocco is experiencing a clear improvement in terms of quality and volume this season, to the point of crushing (…)
EU Court Ruling on Saharan Product Labels Sparks Tension Between Spanish Farmers and Morocco
9 June 2025
Spanish producers are not reassured by the European Commission’s explanations on the implementation of the EU Court of Justice ruling, suspecting the community institution of (…)
Morocco’s Blueberry Exports to US Soar, Breaking Four-Year Record in Three Months
9 June 2025
Moroccan blueberries are a hit in the United States. This is evidenced by the volume of its exports during the first three months of the current 2024-2025 season.
EU Tightens Fruit and Vegetable Import Rules, Worrying Moroccan Tomato Producers
9 June 2025
Moroccan tomato producers and exporters express concerns about the announced adoption of new regulations modifying the conditions for importing fruits and vegetables into the EU.
Morocco Surpasses Rivals as Spain’s Leading Fruit and Vegetable Importer
7 June 2025
Spanish imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, (…)