Morocco Considers Banning Watermelon Farming Amid Water Crisis
17 January 2024
Local associations in the province of Al Haouz have asked Rachid Benchikhi, the governor of the province, to ban the cultivation of watermelons and melons.
Agriculture
Morocco Shifts Agricultural Strategy Amid Severe Drought and Water Scarcity
15 January 2024
Faced with drought and water stress on the one hand, and inflation on the other, the Moroccan government is forced to review its agricultural and food policy to guarantee water (…)
Spanish Farmers Protest EU’s Tomato Import Policies Amid Morocco Competition
9 January 2024
Spanish farmers continue to denounce the facilities granted by the European Union (EU) to Morocco to import tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables into the community market.
Morocco Invests in Drones to Monitor Legal Cannabis Cultivation
8 January 2024
Morocco wants to acquire drones for nearly two million dirhams (185,000 euros) to monitor legal cannabis plantations.
Morocco Diversifies Wheat Imports as Russian Shipments Rise
5 January 2024
Morocco is showing growing interest in Russian soft wheat. Russia remains its third supplier.
Morocco’s Avocado Boom: Production Soars Despite Regional Drought
1 January 2024
Despite the drought that has affected the extreme northwest of Morocco, Moroccan avocado producers are expecting an exceptional harvest this season.
Moroccan Tomato Crisis: Virus and Extreme Weather Slash Production, Drive Up Prices
28 December 2023
Moroccan round tomato producers are warning of a significant drop in production and rising prices. Here is their explanation.
Israeli Coconut Fiber Firm Expands in Morocco with New Distribution Deal
24 December 2023
Pelemix, an Israeli company specializing in the manufacture and marketing of coconut fiber as a growing medium, is conquering the Moroccan market. In this regard, it has signed (…)
Tomato Prices Surge in Morocco as Ramadan Approaches, Could Hit 20 Dirhams per Kilo
16 December 2023
The price of round tomatoes has increased in recent days. This trend is expected to continue as Ramadan approaches.
Moroccan Workers Vital to Corsica’s Clementine Harvest Season
15 December 2023
Moroccan seasonal workers constitute a skilled and valuable workforce for Corsica, which produces clementines on a large scale. They are currently in the fields to ensure the (…)