Spain
Morocco Overtakes Spain as Top Watermelon Supplier to EU Market
For the first time, Moroccan watermelon sales have exceeded those of Spain on the European Union market. This is revealed by the Euroestacom (Icex-Eurostat) statistical service.
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Agriculture
Morocco
Morocco Considers Lifting Soft Wheat Import Duties Amid Global Price Surge
Morocco has decided to abolish import duties on soft wheat as of November 1, 2021. However, nothing is certain yet as to the effective implementation of this decision.
France
European Tomato Shortage Boosts Demand for Moroccan Imports
This year, tomato production in Europe is disastrous. A situation that could benefit Moroccan tomatoes , whose import is subject to quotas imposed by Brussels.
Morocco
Israeli Agri-Food Giant Mehadrin Expands Avocado Production to Morocco
The Israeli group Mehadrin plans to settle in Morocco to grow avocados. In this regard, it announces that it has concluded a joint venture with a Moroccan producer.
Spain
Spain to Welcome 12,700 Moroccan Seasonal Workers for Berry Harvest
More than 12,000 Moroccan seasonal workers will work in the berry plantations in southern Spain, in Huelva, during the next agricultural season. Their arrival is scheduled for next December.
Morocco
Morocco Invests $530 Million to Revitalize Historic Ksours and Kasbahs
Approximately 5.3 billion dirhams have just been released to enhance the ksours and kasbahs of southeastern Morocco as part of the integrated strategy for the sustainable enhancement of these spaces by 2026.
Morocco
Moroccan Watermelon Safety Confirmed Amid Unfounded Health Rumors
New attacks against Moroccan farmers. Rumors are circulating, claiming the harmfulness of the Moroccan watermelon, forcing the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) to take the field again to certify the quality of this locally produced fruit according to food safety standards.
Morocco
Morocco's Exports Surge Despite Pandemic, Boosted by Industrial Initiatives
Despite the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moroccan exports have increased significantly this year thanks to the industrial project bank initiative, which has contributed to a revitalization of Moroccan markets internationally.
France
Moroccan Farmworker Escapes Alleged 'Modern Slavery' in French Strawberry Fields
A Moroccan woman has just fled an agricultural operation following facts she describes as modern slavery. At 44 years old, she was working in strawberry fields in the Lot-et-Garonne region.
Morocco
Morocco Legalizes Cannabis for Medical and Industrial Use, Establishes Regulatory Agency
Activities related to the cultivation, production, manufacture, transport and marketing of cannabis can now be carried out legally in Morocco . The Official Bulletin of July 22, 2021 has just made public law 13.21 relating to the legalization of its legal use for medical and industrial purposes.
Morocco
Canary Islands Farmers Demand EU-Morocco Trade Deal Reform Amid Brexit Fallout
The main farmers’ organizations in the Canary Islands are asking the European Union to modify the trade agreement with Morocco, which continues to export the same quantity of agricultural products to the European market, despite the UK’s departure from the EU. They denounce "unfair competition" from Rabat.
Morocco
Morocco's Cereal Production Soars 221%, Reaching Record 103.2 Million Quintals
The 2020-2021 cereal campaign ended with a harvest of 103.2 million quintals of cereals, up 221% compared to the 2019/2020 campaign and 63% compared to the five-year average. The provisional agricultural value added is estimated at 130 billion DH, a growth of more than 18%.