Morocco
Drought and Fires Drive Up Date Prices in Morocco as Ramadan Begins
As Ramadan begins tomorrow in Morocco, date prices have risen sharply in the country. Several factors explain this inflation.
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Agriculture
Morocco
French Tomato Farmers Decry Unfair Competition from Morocco
The Salon de l’Agriculture, the annual grand event of the agricultural world, is in full swing. But behind the facade smiles, a growing concern is emerging among French tomato producers. Gilles Bertrandias, director of Rougeline, a major cooperative group based in Marmande, spoke on the stand of the Nouveaux Champs collective. He points the finger at the perceived unfair competition from the Moroccan tomato.
Morocco
Moroccan Agriculture Leader Invites French Farmers to Invest, Disputes Export Claims
In an interview, Rachid Benali, president of the Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER), defends Moroccan farmers whom the French Minister of Agriculture, Annie Genevard, and French farmers accuse of not having respected the clauses of the agreement signed 25 years ago between Europe and France, particularly the seasonality. He also invites French farmers to come and invest in Morocco instead of "opposing Moroccan tomatoes".
Morocco
Morocco Remains Top Importer of Tunisian Dates Amid Local Concerns
While Moroccan producers are concerned about the "unfair competition" of imported products from several Arab countries, Morocco once again maintains its position as the leading importer of Tunisian dates.
Morocco
Authorities Seize Illegal Pumps Used for Wastewater Irrigation Near Casablanca
The elements of the Royal Gendarmerie of the prefecture of Nouaceur, in the Casablanca-Settat region, proceeded on Sunday to the seizure of illegally installed water pumps used by some farmers to irrigate their agricultural land with wastewater.
Morocco
Moroccan Farmers Turn to Spanish Olive Varieties Amid Drought Crisis
Faced with the decline in productivity of Moroccan olive oil farms due to successive years of drought, Moroccan farmers are favoring the planting of Spanish olive varieties for various reasons.
Spain
Spanish Farmers Alarmed by Surge in Moroccan Produce Imports
Moroccan exports of fruits and vegetables to Spain have increased by 120% and by 40% to the rest of the EU over the past decade. An "invasion" of Moroccan products denounced by the Spanish Federation of Fruit and Vegetable Producer and Exporter Associations (Fepex), which calls on the European Union to defend European producers.
Morocco
Algerian Spread Outsells Nutella in Morocco Despite Diplomatic Rift
Algerian food products are experiencing huge success in Morocco despite persistent tensions between Rabat and Algiers.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Legal Action Against French Farmers Over Export Vandalism
Morocco does not rule out the possibility of filing a complaint against French farmers who may have vandalized its agricultural exports, as it has already done for Spanish farmers. The French media that broadcast false information about Moroccan watermelon are also in the sights of the Moroccan authorities.
Morocco
Moroccan Concerns Mount Over Algerian Date Safety as Ramadan Nears
The quality of Algerian dates imported into Morocco continues to fuel debates in the country, just days before the holy month of Ramadan.
Morocco
France Seeks EU Review of Moroccan Tomato Import Prices
The French Ministry of Agriculture is calling for a revision of the import prices of Moroccan tomatoes on the European Union markets.
Morocco
Morocco Breaks Ground on Major Desalination Plant in Nador
Morocco has just launched the construction of a seawater desalination plant in Nador. With an annual capacity of 250 million cubic meters, it will be dedicated to supplying drinking water to households and agricultural irrigation in the Oriental region.