Morocco Defends Watermelon Safety Amid European Concerns
3 July 2021
For some months now, Moroccan watermelon has been the subject of a smear campaign, particularly in Europe, prompting the Ministry of Agriculture to assure the quality of this (…)
Agriculture
Morocco’s Export Boom Drives Economic Recovery, Current Account Deficit to Narrow
27 June 2021
Morocco will record a current account deficit of 3.8% of GDP at the end of this year before easing to 2.6% in 2022. Driven by the automotive, electronics or phosphate sectors, (…)
Almeria Farmers Demand EU Action on Moroccan Tomato Imports, Citing €25 Million Loss
24 June 2021
The "unfair competition" from Morocco and other third countries would cause losses of around 25 million euros to tomato producers in Almeria. This is what the agricultural (…)
Morocco’s Sahara Greenhouse Expansion Threatens Spanish Tomato Industry
24 June 2021
Spain is concerned about Morocco’s agricultural development in the Sahara. The kingdom plans to use 5,000 hectares of greenhouses in this region over the next decade to compete (…)
Moroccan Watermelon Sales Plummet Amid Social Media Quality Concerns
22 June 2021
Watermelon producers and sellers in Morocco are having trouble selling their goods. Recent social media posts reporting various anomalies (genetically modified seeds, (…)
Morocco’s Saffron Industry Booms: ’Red Gold’ Cultivation Triples in a Decade
16 June 2021
Saffron cultivation has experienced a real boom in the kingdom in recent years in Morocco, far exceeding the planned estimates. Commonly called "red gold", this product is the (…)
Moroccan Seasonal Workers Undergo COVID Tests for Return Journey from Spain
14 June 2021
In accordance with the health protocol in force in Morocco, the 660 Moroccan seasonal workers stranded in Huelva have been undergoing the required PCR tests since Sunday, (…)
Spanish Tomato Industry Struggles as Moroccan Imports Surge in EU Market
14 June 2021
Moroccan tomatoes imported to the EU market threaten Spanish tomatoes, whose production curve has been plummeting for a few years.
Spanish Farmers Launch Boycott of Moroccan Produce Amid Diplomatic Tensions
13 June 2021
Some Spanish farmers have launched a boycott campaign against Moroccan agricultural products, particularly tomatoes. This adds to the diplomatic crisis between Morocco and Spain.
EU Authorities Intercept Moroccan Avocados with Banned Pesticide Residue
12 June 2021
The Valencian Association of Farmers (AVA-ASAJA) denounces the entry into the EU market of Moroccan avocados containing a harmful phytosanitary substance, and therefore prohibited.