Morocco’s Food Exports Surge to Record $8 Billion Despite Drought
12 January 2023
Exports of agricultural and maritime food products experienced a boom in 2022, exceeding 80 billion dirhams (MMDH). A record.
Agriculture
Peru Seeks to Restore Morocco Ties for Crucial Fertilizer Supply
12 January 2023
The new Peruvian government led by its president Dina Boluarte is resuming negotiations with Morocco, which had refused it fertilizers because of the authorities’ turnaround on (…)
Moroccan Strawberry Pickers Face Abuse and Exploitation in Spain’s Huelva Fields
5 January 2023
Moroccan seasonal workers arriving in Spain for the strawberry harvest in Huelva suffer martyrdom. They are often victims of sexual abuse and mistreatment.
Drought and Rising Prices Slash Moroccan Olive Oil Production, Consumption
16 December 2022
The olive oil market is bearing the full brunt of the drought plaguing Morocco and the rise in international prices. The drop in olive production due to low yields has led to a (…)
Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Surge Amid Drought, Sparking Fraud Concerns
9 December 2022
Due to the rise in prices due to the global crisis and especially the drought that hit Morocco during this year’s agricultural season, olive oil prices are rising sharply. (…)
French Far-Right Farmers Embrace Moroccan Workers Amid Labor Shortage
2 December 2022
French farmers continue to turn to Morocco to make up for the labor shortage. Those who are supporters of the Rassemblement national (RN) and who do not hesitate to mention an (…)
Spain Expands Seasonal Worker Program, Recruiting 5,250 from Morocco and Honduras for Berry Harvest
1 December 2022
The General Directorate of Migration of the Spanish government has authorized the recruitment of 5,250 new Moroccan and Honduran seasonal workers to participate in the next (…)
Government Clarifies Ban on Dairy Cow Slaughter Amid Supply Concerns
22 November 2022
Faced with a growing controversy, the government has provided clarification on the decision to ban the slaughter of dairy cows.
Morocco to Donate 500 Tons of Fertilizer to Saint Vincent and Grenadines, Boosting Agricultural Cooperation
18 November 2022
Morocco plans to make a major donation of fertilizers to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines next year. A roadmap for cooperation between the two countries over the next three to (…)
Spanish Berry Farmers Face Pressure as Moroccan Exports Surge
16 November 2022
Morocco’s ever-increasing exports of raspberries and blueberries are worrying Spanish farmers. The latter deplore unfair competition.