Morocco and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed two loan agreements to finance a cereal farming project and the generalization of social coverage, for an amount of more than 3.1 billion dirhams.
The Moroccan seasonal workers will start arriving in Huelva in early January for the strawberry and berry campaign. In total, 15,000 seasonal workers, including 5,000 new ones, are expected.
The government maintains its support for the agricultural sector. This year, 3.7 billion dirhams in subsidies will be allocated to the sector, for a total investment of 7.4 billion dirhams.
Morocco intends to mobilize its efforts and resources to double its date production, reaching 300,000 tons per year, compared to 149,000 tons in 2021.
To cope with the water shortage, the governor of the province of Zagora has taken urgent measures, affecting certain crops, including watermelon .
Spanish poultry farmers continue to denounce the import of Moroccan poultry meat into the European Union market.
Due to the rise in fertilizer prices that threatens crops and could lead to a shortage of this product, Spain is likely to rely more on Moroccan fertilizers .
The Israeli Minister of Agriculture calls on Morocco and the Hebrew State to invest more in the development of the agricultural sector through the signing of partnership agreements.
Moroccan watermelons are sold five times more expensive than Spanish ones on the European Union markets during the 2021/2022 campaign. A difference that shocks some producers.
Since the legalization of cannabis for therapeutic, cosmetic and industrial purposes by the Moroccan authorities, the Rif, perceived as one of the most rebellious regions of Morocco, is attracting many investors and this does not necessarily please everyone.
Overwhelmed by Moroccan competition , French tomato producers have expressed their discontent, initiating actions to demand a revision of the free trade agreement between Europe and Morocco.
In a context marked by the surge in food prices at the international level, the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) has decided to intensify its efforts to support African farmers. 4 million tons (Mt) of fertilizers will be dedicated to the continent in 2023, to strengthen its food security.