In Morocco, global warming and forestry exploitation could be responsible for the disappearance of the argan tree, the tree whose role is to produce argan oil, an oil with legendary virtues.
In Spain, Moroccan melons are in high demand. The kingdom has set a new record, making it the main supplier to the Iberian peninsula ahead of the Netherlands.
The drying up of water sources and the drop in the water table are pushing the governor of the province of Tinghir to ban the cultivation of watermelons on its territory. This fruit consumes a lot of water.
While Morocco is producing more and more avocado, becoming one of the main suppliers in Europe, the share of imports continues to grow.
Faced with the return of inflation for several months, Moroccans are now facing a rise in tomato prices, an essential product on the Moroccan table. What explains this surge that has a direct impact on their purchasing power?
In Tata, lobbies are putting pressure on local authorities to resume the cultivation of watermelons, banned since the severe drought of 2022. This fruit would contribute greatly to the water stress observed in the southeast of the country.
In Morocco, fruit and vegetable prices continue to rise and weigh on the monthly budget of Moroccans, particularly due to exports.
Spanish farmers denounce Moroccan competition in the EU, regarding fruits and vegetables in general and tomatoes in particular.
Faced with the worst drought it has experienced in four decades, Morocco is taking measures to regulate watermelon production, which requires a significant amount of water.
Moroccan orange exports have dropped considerably in the first eight months of 2023, standing at 30,000 tons compared to 109,000 tons in 2022.
Morocco has reported the presence in some greenhouses of the Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV), a virus that destroys tomato plants. In total, ten outbreaks were confirmed during the 2022-2023 season.
The price of lentils has risen considerably in Morocco, reaching 32 dirhams per kilo at retailers, compared to 25 dirhams for imported lentils.