Government Clarifies Ban on Dairy Cow Slaughter Amid Supply Concerns
22 November 2022
Faced with a growing controversy, the government has provided clarification on the decision to ban the slaughter of dairy cows.
Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime Fishing
Moroccan Dairy Crisis: Drought and Rising Costs Lead to Nationwide Milk Shortage
8 November 2022
Severely affected by the drought->95421 and especially the increase in the cost of livestock farming, breeders are calling for urgent aid from the State, in order to cope with (…)
Morocco Aims to Double Date Production to 300,000 Tons by 2030
3 November 2022
Morocco intends to mobilize its efforts and resources to double its date production, reaching 300,000 tons per year, compared to 149,000 tons in 2021.
Moroccan Poultry Industry on Alert as Avian Flu Spreads in Europe
16 October 2022
Morocco is not yet taking measures to counter the entry of avian flu currently raging in Europe and the sub-region into its territory. This attitude of the authorities is (…)
Drought and Rising Costs Fuel Milk Shortage in Morocco
7 October 2022
Announced for several months by professionals in the sector, the milk shortage has been confirmed by the government during the weekly press briefing. According to the (…)
Morocco Cuts Subsidies for Water-Intensive Crops Amid Drought Concerns
29 September 2022
To deal with the water deficit, the Moroccan government has decided to suspend subsidies for crops that consume the most water, such as watermelon, avocado and new citrus (…)
Morocco to Renovate 800+ Weekly Souks, Boosting Rural Economy
27 September 2022
Given the essential role played by weekly souks in socio-economic development, the Minister of Agriculture has announced work on the renovation of these spaces.
Morocco’s Olive Production Surges 21% Despite Drought Challenges
22 September 2022
A strong increase in olive production has been recorded in Morocco during the 2021-2022 agricultural season. It is estimated at nearly 2 million tons, an increase of 21% (…)
Morocco’s Cereal Production Plummets 67% in 2021-2022 Season, Ministry Reports
8 August 2022
The 2021/2022 agricultural season ended with a cereal production of 34 million quintals, compared to 103.2 million quintals obtained a year earlier, a decrease of 67%, (…)
Eid Al-Adha: Sheep Prices in Morocco Range from 2,000 to 4,200 Dirhams
9 July 2022
On the eve of Eid Al-Adha, Moroccans are focused on buying the sheep and especially its price. The Ministry of Agriculture has provided the latest information from livestock (…)