Moroccan Farmers Condemn Attacks on Tomato Shipments in France
22 May 2024
The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (Comader) condemns the new attacks against Moroccan tomatoes in Perpignan, France.
Agriculture
Algerian President Brushes Off Moroccan Media Claims About Wheat Production
20 May 2024
In responding to the allegations of a Medi 1 journalist about Algerian wheat production during the ceremony commemorating Student Day at the Sidi Abdallah technology hub, west (…)
Algeria Set to Surpass Morocco as Africa’s Second-Largest Wheat Producer in 2024
20 May 2024
Algeria is expected to outperform Morocco to occupy the second place among African wheat producing countries this year. The kingdom must turn to imports.
French Farmers Block Trucks, Protest Moroccan Tomato Imports at Perpignan Toll
17 May 2024
The FDSEA and the Young Farmers of the Pyrénées-Orientales are on a crusade against Moroccan tomato imports. Several trucks were checked and the cargo of cherry tomatoes from (…)
Tomato Prices Surge in Morocco, Reaching 14 Dirhams per Kilo in Major Cities
15 May 2024
After a short period of stability, the price of tomatoes has recorded a new increase in Morocco, reaching up to 14 dirhams per kilo in some cities like Casablanca.
Drought-Stricken Morocco Faces Water Crisis as Watermelon Farming Continues in Zagora
12 May 2024
The continued cultivation of red watermelon in Zagora increases the risk of water stress in the region, in this context of severe drought affecting the kingdom.
U.S. Hikes Tariffs on Moroccan Fertilizers, OCP Group to Appeal Decision
9 May 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has decided to increase the customs duties on imports of Moroccan fertilizers from 2.12% to 14.21%. A decision that harms the interests of (…)
Algeria Launches Massive Tomato Project to Rival European Market Leaders
5 May 2024
Algeria wants to compete with Morocco and Spain by implementing a mega project in the agricultural sector, particularly tomato production.
French Farmers Protest Moroccan Tomato Imports in Supermarket Labeling Action
28 April 2024
About ten French farmers expressed their dissatisfaction on Friday with the "unfair competition" from Morocco by sticking "Morocco" stickers on Moroccan tomatoes displayed in a (…)
European Tomato Industry Struggles as Moroccan Exports Surge
24 April 2024
While Moroccan tomato exports to the European Union have more than doubled over the past decade, reaching nearly 700,000 tons, Spanish exports have fallen by 20%. Figures that (…)