Vox is once again attacking Moroccan agricultural exports to the European market. The Spanish far-right party calls for the protection of Spanish farmers, livestock breeders and fishermen.
Moroccan exports of fruits and vegetables to Spain reached 608 million euros in the first nine months of 2021, or a quarter of Spanish imports.
About sixty Moroccan seasonal workers find themselves blocked in France due to health restrictions. An association leader calls on the Moroccan authorities to facilitate their repatriation to Morocco.
Morocco has seen a steady increase in avocado production in recent years. The many avocado orchards that have appeared have brought the cultivation of this crop to 8,000 hectares.
Foreign investors can now acquire agricultural land in Morocco, based on Law No. 62-19, which came into force this year. The measure opens up new opportunities for Spanish companies in the agricultural sector.
Morocco intends to position itself in the booming international organic agricultural products market. What is the kingdom’s strategy?
Huelva is awaiting the arrival of the first Moroccan seasonal workers for the strawberry harvest, which usually starts at the end of this month. This year, the campaign has been delayed by the low temperatures recorded in the Spanish province.
In the middle of the olive oil campaign, Moroccan producers of olive oil and table olives are preparing for low yields. Losses this year are estimated at 30%, due to rainfall.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the signing of a new loan agreement for the financing of an agricultural program, amounting to 1.2 billion MAD.
Faced with the concerns raised by Moroccans about the appearance of a new plant disease specific to tomatoes and peppers , the National Office of Sanitary Safety of Food Products (ONSSA) affirms that their consumption "does not present any danger to the health of the consumer".
Moroccan citrus exports to the United Kingdom have jumped 15 to 20% and could reach 600,000 to 650,000 tonnes next season, according to the Moroccan Interprofessional Federation of Citrus Fruits.
Morocco has seen a boom in organic and organic farming in recent years, thanks to strong local and especially export demand.