Morocco
Morocco Breaks Ground on Massive Wind-Powered Desalination Plant for Agriculture
The public and private stakeholders of the mega-project of a wind-powered desalination unit for irrigation in Dakhla are working to launch the work.
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Agriculture
Morocco
Moroccan Olive Production Drops to 1.4 Million Tons in 2019-2020 Season
The 2019-2020 olive campaign could reach a production of 1.4 million tons, compared to nearly 2 million tons last year.
Spain
Cocaine Cartels Exploit Moroccan Agriculture for Money Laundering Scheme
Drug money laundering networks are full of ingenuity. Their latest find: recruiting Moroccan brokers whose main mission is to reinvest illicit money in agriculture, livestock and the trade of agricultural products.
Morocco
Morocco's Organic Farming Expands to 11,000 Hectares, Still Lags Behind Neighbors
Slim Kabbaj, President of the Organic Entrepreneurs Club (CEBio), highlighted organic agriculture at the opening of the first Regional Organic Fair in Rabat. On this occasion, he told the Map that organic agriculture now covers an area of 11,000 hectares.
Morocco
Brain Drain Accelerates: Morocco Sees 5.3% Rise in Skilled Workers Leaving for Jobs Abroad
The data recorded in the latest report of the Ministry of Labor and Professional Integration indicate that the exodus of skills continues dangerously.
Morocco
Morocco's Annual Saffron Production Reaches 6.5 Tons, Festival Highlights
Morocco produces around 6.5 tons of saffron each year. The data was revealed during the International Saffron Festival held this weekend in Taliouine (Taroudant province).
Morocco
Morocco Deploys Drones to Monitor and Map Cannabis Cultivation in Northern Regions
After acquiring the latest generation of drones, Morocco has recently launched a surveillance and census operation of cannabis crops in several regions of the north of the country.
Morocco
UAE's Al Dahra Group to Build $5.7 Million Olive Oil Plant in Morocco
An olive oil production plant will soon be built in the Fès-Meknès region. This is an ambitious project of the Emirati group, Al Dahra holding, specialized in agri-food and agribusiness.
Morocco
Severe Thunderstorms and Hail Forecast Across Morocco, Weather Service Warns
A large part of Morocco will be affected tonight by thunderstorms, just indicated the National Meteorology Directorate (DMN) in a weather alert.
Morocco
Morocco's Red Meat Industry Thrives: 17.3 kg Per Capita Consumption, $2.6 Billion Revenue
In 2018, the national production of red meats was estimated at 603,000 tons, thus covering 98% of the needs of Moroccans. And the turnover generated is quite considerable.
Morocco
Morocco Destroys 136 Tons of Potatoes Treated with Unapproved Pesticides
136 tons of potatoes have been destroyed by the regional services of the Onssa in Berkane. This decision follows the results of the analysis which revealed their treatment with pesticides not approved for potatoes.
Morocco
Morocco's Wine Industry Booms: Exports Hit 200 Million Dirhams Annually
Morocco’s total average grape production is 357,000 tons per year and generates around 200 million dirhams, according to a detailed point by the Minister of Agriculture, Aziz Akhannouch.