Morocco
Morocco's Fruit and Vegetable Exports to Russia Plummet 33% in 2022
Moroccan exports of fruits and vegetables to Russia have recorded a rather worrying decline. Morocco is no longer its main supplier.
Topic
Agriculture
Spain
Moroccan Seasonal Workers Arrive in Spain for Expanded Strawberry Harvest
A first wave of Moroccan seasonal workers have arrived in Huelva, Spain to participate in the strawberry and berry picking season. An increase of 5,000 more people than originally planned is announced.
Morocco
Morocco Imports Brazilian Cattle to Combat Rising Meat Prices
Morocco is preparing to welcome ships carrying 30,000 head of cattle from Brazil and Uruguay in an attempt to cope with the continuous price increase observed for several months.
Morocco
Morocco Surges as Top Tomato Exporter to EU, Challenging Spain's Market Share
Morocco is becoming the third largest supplier of tomatoes to the member states of the European Union. Its exports are about to equal those of Spain.
France
Illegal Labor Ring Exploits Moroccan Farm Workers in Northern France
The Dieppe criminal court is looking into the case of an illegal work network active in Neuf-Marché that was dismantled near Gournay-en-Bray. The victims are agricultural workers from Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Water-Intensive Melon Crops Amid Severe Drought
The wali of the Guelmim-Oued Noun region has decided to ban the cultivation of watermelon and melon on the territory of the province of Guelmim. This, due to the drying up of water sources and the drop in the water table level.
Morocco
Morocco's OCP Group Signs Fertilizer Deal with India to Boost Agricultural Innovation
During a visit to Morocco by Mansukh Mandaviya, Indian Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the Moroccan giant OCP and major Indian fertilizer players in India signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs).
Spain
Spanish Strawberry Industry Faces Challenges from Moroccan Imports and European Economic Pressures
The Association of Strawberry Producers and Exporters of Huelva (Freshuelva) announces a production of around 270,000 tons for this year’s 2023 campaign, almost the same as the previous year, while denouncing "unfair" Moroccan competition.
Morocco
Morocco's Food Exports Surge to Record $8 Billion Despite Drought
Exports of agricultural and maritime food products experienced a boom in 2022, exceeding 80 billion dirhams (MMDH). A record.
Morocco
Peru Seeks to Restore Morocco Ties for Crucial Fertilizer Supply
The new Peruvian government led by its president Dina Boluarte is resuming negotiations with Morocco, which had refused it fertilizers because of the authorities’ turnaround on the Sahara issue.
Spain
Moroccan Strawberry Pickers Face Abuse and Exploitation in Spain's Huelva Fields
Moroccan seasonal workers arriving in Spain for the strawberry harvest in Huelva suffer martyrdom. They are often victims of sexual abuse and mistreatment.
Morocco
Drought and Rising Prices Slash Moroccan Olive Oil Production, Consumption
The olive oil market is bearing the full brunt of the drought plaguing Morocco and the rise in international prices. The drop in olive production due to low yields has led to a surge in prices and, consequently, a drop in consumption, which is usually significant.