Morocco
Moroccan Exports Plummet 18% as COVID-19 Hits Auto and Textile Sectors
The coronavirus pandemic has had repercussions on Moroccan exports, which fell by 18.3% in the first half of 2020.
Topic
Agriculture
Spain
Spain Faces Agricultural Labor Shortage as Moroccan Seasonal Workers Depart
Spanish professionals in the berry sector are looking for labor, especially after the repatriation of 7,200 Moroccan seasonal workers a few weeks ago.
France
Apple Harvest Begins in France as COVID-19 Blocks Moroccan Seasonal Workers
The harvest of the first apples has started in Tarn-et-Garonne with a glaring lack of seasonal workers, all blocked in Morocco due to Covid-19.
France
Morocco Emerges as Key Rival to France in Growing Edible Flower Market
Morocco is one of the biggest competitors to France in the production of edible flowers.
Morocco
Morocco's Agriculture Minister Refutes Claims of Pesticide Contamination in Mint Crops
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests, Aziz Akhannouch, is outraged by the allegations that claim that any "mouse medicine" would be in Moroccan mint.
Morocco
Cochineal Infestation Spreads to Northern Morocco's Prickly Pear Crops
Known for their damage to prickly pear plantations in central and southern Morocco, cochineal insects are now spreading to the north of the country.
Morocco
Moroccan Chamber Elections Marred by Widespread Irregularities, MPs Allege
Many irregularities were recorded during the elections of the professional chambers of commerce, industry, services, agriculture and maritime fisheries.
Spain
Spain Leads Global Demand for Moroccan Peppers, Importing 45% of Exports
131.29 million kilos of Moroccan peppers were exported in 2019 worldwide, an increase of 29.1% over 5 years. Spain is the leading exporting country with 45% of exports (59.06 million kilos) for a total value of 55.83 million euros.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 4th Globally in Clementine and Mandarin Production
Just like last year, Morocco is the 4th largest producer of clementines and mandarins in the world.
Morocco
Moroccan Olive Oil from Kelaâ des Sraghna and Rhamna Regions Seeks Certification
The Department of Agriculture has called on the expertise of the Phyto Consulting firm to develop a distinctive sign of origin and a specific quality for the olive oil from Kelaâ des Sraghna and Rhamna.
Spain
Spanish Growers Demand EU Tighten Restrictions on Moroccan Tomato Imports
The Spanish Federation of Fruit, Vegetable, Flower and Live Plant Producer and Exporter Associations (FEPEX) has once again attacked the Moroccan tomato.
Spain
Moroccan Seasonal Workers in Spain's Strawberry Fields Earn $1,400 Monthly, Face 8% Tax
473 dirhams per day, or 14,201 dirhams per month. This is the income of Moroccan seasonal workers in the Spanish strawberry fields, of which 8.33% is deducted by the state in the form of income tax.