Germany Bans Moroccan Peppers Over Dangerous Pesticide Levels
10 January 2021
German authorities have decided to withdraw Moroccan peppers from their market because they contain a high concentration of pesticide residues.
Agriculture
US Blocks Moroccan Fertilizer Giant OCP from North American Market Amid Trade Dispute
10 January 2021
Tough times for the boss of the Moroccan giant of phosphate fertilizers OCP. The group led by Mostafa Terrab is prohibited from continuing its exports to the North American (…)
Morocco Poised to Benefit from Global Supply Chain Shifts, Expert Says
10 January 2021
The current movement that industrial value chains are adhering to could be beneficial for Morocco. In an interview with the MAP agency, Amine Laghidi, president of the Moroccan (…)
Morocco’s Economy Shows Signs of Recovery with 0.5% Growth in Q1 2021
7 January 2021
The Moroccan economy should experience growth of 0.5% in the first quarter "in annual variation, after four consecutive quarters of decline", according to the High Commission (…)
Moroccan Farm Workers Arrive in Spain for Harvest Season Amid COVID-19 Protocols
31 December 2020
The Moroccan seasonal workers are expected in Huelva on December 31. But before that, they must prove that they are negative for the Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours prior to (…)
Moroccan Agriculture Exports Surge 8% Despite Pandemic and Drought Challenges
30 December 2020
Unlike other sectors, Moroccan agriculture has withstood the health crisis due to Covid-19. Thanks to this resilience, the 2019-2020 agricultural season saw an 8% increase in (…)
UK-Morocco Trade Deal Boosts Export Opportunities for Moroccan Farmers
29 December 2020
The association agreement signed between Morocco and the United Kingdom on October 26, 2019 in London is a source of opportunities for the country, particularly in terms of (…)
Morocco Emerges as World’s Second-Largest Green Bean Producer, Yield Tops 200,000 Tons
27 December 2020
Green bean production is taking up more space in Morocco, with this year resulting in a large increase in production. The kingdom is now the second largest producer in terms of (…)
Morocco Suspends Soft Wheat Import Duties to Secure Domestic Supply
27 December 2020
Morocco has suspended import duties on soft wheat and its derivatives for the period from January 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021.
Russia Raises Alarm Over Pepino Mosaic Virus in Moroccan Tomato Imports
24 December 2020
The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) says it is ready to discuss with the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) the issue of (…)