Morocco
Morocco's Dam Levels Improve, but Water Stress Concerns Persist Amid Climate Change
Currently in Morocco, the dam filling level is reassuring with diversified rainfall, after long years of drought.
Topic
Agriculture
Morocco
Algeria Issues Ultimatum to Moroccan Farmers Near Border, Escalating Tensions
Algerian security services have given an ultimatum to Moroccan farmers to evacuate Thursday, March 18, the date palm plantations located in the town of El Arja, Figuig province, near the border between Morocco and Algeria. The farmers are calling on the Moroccan authorities to come to their aid.
Morocco
Morocco's Berry Exports Thrive: 90% of Crop Reaches Global Markets
Known for their nutritional quality, Moroccan berries (strawberries, raspberries or blueberries) are carving out a prime spot in very demanding foreign markets. In total, 75% of strawberries are exported as fresh strawberries, while blueberries account for 95%, followed by raspberries with 90% to 30 foreign destinations, mainly the European market.
Morocco
Global Olive Oil Consumption Dips, but Morocco Bucks Trend with 4 Liters Per Capita
The International Olive Council (IOC) forecasts a 1.5% decline in global olive oil consumption during the 2020-2021 season compared to the 2019-2020 campaign, to settle at less than 3.2 million tons. In Morocco , olive oil consumption maintains a positive trend as it is already the second most consumed oil by Moroccans.
Morocco
OCP Accelerates Construction of Major Fertilizer Plant in Nigeria
A Nigerian government delegation was received on Tuesday by the Office Chérifien des Phosphates . This step is aimed at accelerating the construction work of the fertilizer and ammonia production unit in Nigeria, launched in 2018.
Morocco
Morocco Dominates Spanish Tomato Imports, Surging 307% in a Decade
Spain imported 78.05 million kilos of Moroccan tomatoes in 2020, up 14.26% from the previous year and 307% over the past ten years, according to the Spanish statistical service Estacom. With this largest ever volume of Moroccan tomatoes imported, Morocco was the main supplier to its Iberian neighbor during the past year.
Spain
EU Urged to Enforce Morocco Trade Deal Amid Tomato Price Concerns
The Spanish government has asked the European Commission to ensure compliance with the trade agreement with Morocco , said Fernando Miranda, Secretary General of Agriculture and Food, on Wednesday.
Morocco
Moroccan Cooking Oil Prices Surge Amid Global Raw Material Cost Spike
Lesieur Cristal has been facing, for a few days, on social networks, a boycott campaign, following the rise in the prices of its cooking oil. In a press release addressed to its customers and partners, the company justifies the reasons for this measure.
Spain
Andalusian Businesses Explore Investment Opportunities in Morocco's Growing Sectors
What business opportunities with Morocco ? This was the focus of a videoconference organized by the Andalusian Agency for the Promotion of Exports (Extenda), which was attended by about a hundred Andalusian operators.
Spain
Moroccan Immigrant Family Builds Vegetable Empire in Spain, Employing 250
In the vegetable sector in Spain, the company Frutas Azahara, led by a family of Moroccan origin, holds a prominent place. Arriving in Spain in the 1990s with little means, they have managed to emerge by revolutionizing the Spanish vegetable sector, which was embryonic at the time.
Morocco
Morocco's Avocado Exports Surge 31% as Production Booms
The emergence of avocado production is becoming increasingly remarkable in Morocco. For this season, exports of this highly appreciated fruit internationally are expected to increase by 31%.
Spain
Spanish Farmers Demand EU Ban on Moroccan Produce Amid Price Concerns
The Spanish agricultural lobby is active in calling for a ban on Moroccan exports to Europe. It claims that the massive influx of these exports is the cause of the drop in sales prices of fruits and vegetables on European markets.