Prickly Pear Prices Soar in Morocco as Demand Outpaces Supply
31 July 2024
In Morocco, the prickly pear has become a luxury product. Its price continues to rise, and we don’t know when it will stop.
Agriculture
Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Soar as Climate Change Slashes Production
27 July 2024
In Morocco, olive oil production has dramatically declined this year, causing prices to soar. Professionals in the sector are alarmed.
Drought Drives Moroccan Olive Oil Prices to Record Highs
20 July 2024
In Morocco, olive oil will be more expensive in the coming months. Several factors are behind this new surge, including the lack of water suffered by producers in the irrigated (…)
Spanish Farmers’ Union Pushes for Stricter Controls on Moroccan Produce Imports
18 July 2024
A major Spanish farmers’ union, close to Vox, is putting pressure on the Spanish government to tighten measures against Moroccan agricultural products.
Moroccan Tomato Industry Battles Persistent "Tuta Absoluta" Pest Infestation
15 July 2024
The "Tuta Absoluta" virus continues to ravage Moroccan tomato crops, causing huge losses to producers. The latter are worried about this year’s production.
Moroccan Farmers Destroy Vegetable Crops Amid Plummeting Demand
11 July 2024
Farmers in the Doukkala region have proceeded to destroy part of their vegetable harvests, particularly tomatoes, due to the drop in demand.
Algeria Aims to Challenge Morocco’s Dominance in Global Tomato Export Market
27 June 2024
Like Morocco, Algeria wants to be among the tomato exporting countries. The country of Abdelmadjid Tebboune continues to denounce the production of tomatoes in Dakhla, in the (…)
Morocco Aims to Boost Date Production, Reduce Reliance on Imports by 2030
23 June 2024
Morocco is the world’s second largest importer of dates after India. Furthermore, the kingdom intends to significantly increase its production to reach 300,000 tons by 2030.
Morocco Bans Watermelon Farming in Drought-Stricken Region to Conserve Water
17 June 2024
Due to the intense drought, the severe water shortage and the quality of the fruit, the Ministry of the Interior has decided to temporarily suspend the cultivation of red (…)
EU Recalls Moroccan Peppers Over Banned Pesticide Contamination
9 June 2024
The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued a new alert concerning a batch of contaminated Moroccan peppers exported to the EU.