Morocco Becomes Third-Largest Non-EU Importer of French Soft Wheat in May
9 June 2022
Last month, Morocco imported 146,000 tons of soft wheat from France, making it one of the main non-European Union (EU) customers of the country.
Ministry of Agriculture and Maritime Fishing
Drought Slashes Morocco’s Cereal Harvest by 69%, Raising Food Security Concerns
14 May 2022
Morocco’s 2021-2022 cereal harvest is estimated at 32 million quintals (Mqx), a 69% drop compared to the record 2019-2020 season. The cause: weak and poorly distributed rainfall.
Morocco Boosts Wheat Reserves Amid Global Shortage Concerns
11 April 2022
At a time when the war unleashed in Ukraine by Russia raises fears of a wheat shortage in the world, Morocco will create an additional reserve of soft and durum wheat. This (…)
Morocco’s Agriculture Rebounds: Rainfall Boosts Crop and Livestock Outlook Despite Drought Concerns
2 April 2022
Morocco expects a good agricultural harvest, as well as a significant livestock production, according to government spokesman Mustapha Baitas, thanks to the latest rainfall.
Morocco Launches Nationwide Survey to Investigate Bee Colony Collapse
4 March 2022
A large-scale operation to identify beehives will be launched very soon in all Moroccan regions, to investigate the real causes of the disappearance of bee colonies.
Morocco Launches Emergency Plan to Combat Bee Colony Collapse
28 February 2022
Faced with the phenomenon of the disappearance of bee colonies observed in recent months, the Moroccan government has announced measures to accelerate the repopulation of hives.
Climate Change and Drought Linked to Bee Colony Collapse in Morocco
25 February 2022
The collapse of bee colonies recently observed in hives is not caused by a disease, but rather by climatic and environmental phenomena.
Morocco’s Honey Production Rises to 7,500 Tons, Falls Short of National Target
3 February 2022
Moroccan honey production increased last year, reaching 7,500 tons, but far from the 16,000 tons expected under the Green Morocco plan.
Morocco Allocates $13 Million to Save Bee Populations and Support Beekeepers
1 February 2022
Faced with the worrying situation related to the disappearance of bees experienced by Moroccan beekeepers, the government has decided to come to their rescue. An emergency aid (…)
Moroccan Honey Production Threatened as Bee Colonies Collapse
25 January 2022
The phenomenon of disappearance of bee colonies that Morocco is experiencing is compromising honey production this year. Concerned, beekeepers are divided on the origin of this (…)