Morocco
Morocco's Costly Gamble: Desalination Plants Quench Agricultural Thirst Amid Drought Crisis
Faced with persistent drought and water stress, Morocco has opted for an unprecedented but costly solution: irrigation with desalinated water.
Topic
Agriculture
Morocco
Moroccan Prickly Pear Crisis: Farmers Turn to High-Tech Solutions as Prices Soar
Moroccan farmers are adopting new methods to cope with the decline in prickly pear production, which has led to an increase in demand and a surge in prices for this product.
Morocco
French Fruit Fraud Exposed: Wholesaler Jailed for Mislabeling Foreign Produce
A wholesaler from Dordogne has labeled red fruits from Morocco, the Netherlands or Guatemala as French and was sentenced to a prison term and a large fine.
Morocco
Drought Crisis Deepens: Ouarzazate Bans New Well Drilling as Water Tables Plummet
The persistent drought, combined with the scarcity of water resources and the worsening deficit of groundwater tables, have prompted the Ministry of Equipment and Water to prohibit the Drâa-Oued Noun Hydraulic Basin Agency from issuing drilling permits for wells to agricultural investors on collective lands in the province of Ouarzazate.
Morocco
Moroccan Watermelon Exports Surge Despite Climate Challenges, Outpacing European Rivals
Despite unfavorable weather conditions, the 2025 Moroccan watermelon campaign is marked by higher yields than last year.
Morocco
Morocco's Watermelon Boom Challenges European Market Despite Climate Hurdles
Despite recurring climatic events, the watermelon sector in Morocco is experiencing a clear improvement in terms of quality and volume this season, to the point of crushing European competition.
Spain
EU Court Ruling on Saharan Product Labels Sparks Tension Between Spanish Farmers and Morocco
Spanish producers are not reassured by the European Commission’s explanations on the implementation of the EU Court of Justice ruling, suspecting the community institution of negotiating with Morocco to circumvent this court decision.
Morocco
Morocco's Blueberry Exports to US Soar, Breaking Four-Year Record in Three Months
Moroccan blueberries are a hit in the United States. This is evidenced by the volume of its exports during the first three months of the current 2024-2025 season.
Morocco
EU Tightens Fruit and Vegetable Import Rules, Worrying Moroccan Tomato Producers
Moroccan tomato producers and exporters express concerns about the announced adoption of new regulations modifying the conditions for importing fruits and vegetables into the EU.
Morocco
Morocco Surpasses Rivals as Spain's Leading Fruit and Vegetable Importer
Spanish imports of Moroccan fruits and vegetables increased by 24% in volume and 23% in value during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year, according to updated data from the Association of Producers and Exporters of Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers and Live Plants in Spain (FEPEX).
Morocco
Moroccan Avocado Exports Surge to Record High, Defying Drought Concerns
Drought and saturation of European markets are far from having a negative impact on Moroccan avocado exports. These have, for the first time, reached a historic record.
Morocco
Moroccan Peppers Pulled from French Market Over Pesticide Concerns
Deputy Naima Elfathaoui from the parliamentary group of the Justice and Development party questioned the Minister of Agriculture about the detection of banned pesticides in Moroccan peppers by French authorities.