Drought and Rising Costs Fuel Milk Shortage in Morocco
7 October 2022
Announced for several months by professionals in the sector, the milk shortage has been confirmed by the government during the weekly press briefing. According to the (…)
Agriculture
Spain Faces Olive Oil Shortage, May Boost Imports from Morocco Amid Drought
6 October 2022
The Spanish government and producers fear a shortage of olive oil due to drought. To address this situation, the country could opt for an increase in its imports from Morocco.
Morocco Cuts Subsidies for Water-Intensive Crops Amid Drought Concerns
29 September 2022
To deal with the water deficit, the Moroccan government has decided to suspend subsidies for crops that consume the most water, such as watermelon, avocado and new citrus (…)
Spain Expands Moroccan Seasonal Worker Program for Huelva’s Fruit Harvest
27 September 2022
Spain has agreed with Morocco to recruit 5,000 additional seasonal workers for the next 2022/2023 agricultural campaign in Huelva.
Avocado Prices Plummet in Europe as Moroccan Production Surges
26 September 2022
Due to the ever-increasing increase in production in Morocco, Israel, Spain, avocado prices have fallen on the European avocado market.
Morocco Set to Import 5 Million Tons of Cereals Amid Drought Concerns
26 September 2022
Morocco could import up to 5 million tons of cereals this 2022-2023 season. The kingdom is pursuing its strategy of diversifying supply sources in a tense climatic context.
EU Bans High-Cadmium Fertilizers, Impacting Moroccan Exports
24 September 2022
Phosphate fertilizers from Morocco and other countries containing more than 60 milligrams of cadmium per kilo are no longer allowed on the European Union market, according to a (…)
UK Farmers Eye Morocco for Winter Crop Production Amid Energy Crisis
23 September 2022
Faced with soaring energy prices, British farmers are considering relocating their production to warmer countries like Morocco this winter. This will allow them to ensure food (…)
Morocco’s Olive Production Surges 21% Despite Drought Challenges
22 September 2022
A strong increase in olive production has been recorded in Morocco during the 2021-2022 agricultural season. It is estimated at nearly 2 million tons, an increase of 21% (…)
EU Reports Fewer Pesticide Violations in Moroccan Produce Imports
20 September 2022
Moroccan fruits and vegetables are the least withdrawn from the EU market for their content of unauthorized pesticides or for having exceeded the maximum residue limits allowed (…)