CIHEAM Press Review

CIHEAM Zaragoza participated in the 𝗜𝗜 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗰𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱), a key event bringing together leading experts in genetics, nutrition, and sustainable aquaculture.
This year’s edition focuses on how genetics and nutrition are shaping the future of aquaculture in Morocco, from climate-resilient strains to improved selective breeding and the use of local feed ingredients supporting circular economy models.

The food inflation that has hit Morocco in recent years cannot be explained by external shocks alone. In an opinion published in July, the Antitrust Council reveals how structural malfunctions in Moroccan distribution channels have spurred higher prices, pointing the finger at opaque back-margin practices in supermarkets and the standardization of prices in traditional retailing.

The hidden cost of argan oil's beauty boom is drought, deforestation and disappearing traditions.

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

A team of Master’s students in Data Science and Big Data at Hassan II University in Casablanca has designed an artificial intelligence-powered system that predicts wildfire risks and offers smart solutions for agricultural management.

Morocco’s worst drought in years and soaring meat prices prompt the King to cancel Eid al-Adha sacrifices, easing the financial burden on many households

Morocco’s unemployment rate rose to 13.3% in 2024 from 13% a year earlier, as the farming sector continues to shed jobs due to a drought, Morocco's statistics agency HCP said on Monday.
As of the end of 2024, there were 1.63 million unemployed people in Morocco, a nation of 37 million people, with the agricultural sector having lost 137,000 jobs following the seventh dry year in a row, HCP said in a report.

Morocco faces an unprecedented climate crisis, with severe droughts and rising temperatures threatening traditional livelihoods and water supplies.

As he embarks on his professional life, 24-year-old Mohammed isn’t merely facing the whims of the desert.

With the increasingly unpredictable weather, the rising temperatures and the years-long drought, his surroundings and cultural marks have been rapidly changing. 

Across the country, and even more so in Southern Morocco, the water supply has been shrinking, leading to a considerable decline in grazing areas.

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Morocco's olive season is off to a strong start, with favorable weather conditions and investments expected to lead to record production and lower prices.

Climate variability is becoming a key factor in shaping economic stability, agricultural productivity, and water security worldwide. Periods of prolonged drought and sudden shifts in precipitation can have far-reaching consequences, particularly for countries that rely heavily on natural water sources for farming and economic growth. As weather patterns become increasingly unpredictable, there is a need to navigate both the immediate impacts of climate change and the long-term strategies needed for climate resilience. Finding the right balance between short-term relief and sustainable adaptation is a fundamental challenge for economies dependent on agriculture and water availability. Nowhere is this more evident than in Morocco.

Morocco is climbing the ranks as one of Africa’s top fruit exporters, thanks to its prime location close to European markets and rising international

Morocco’s dam reservoirs have registered a notable decline in storage levels, slipping below the critical 38% mark that had held steady in recent weeks,

« Our forests are our lifeline, » asserts my dad passionately « We need to find viable solutions: replant what’s been lost and protect what remains. Lghaba isn’t just about trees; it’s more than that. Lghaba amana men jdodna, khassna n7afdo 3liha… it has been entrusted to us by our ancestors, we need to preserve it.ˮ

Thanks to exceptional rainfall in recent weeks, reserves in Moroccan dams have exceeded 6.1 billion cubic meters, more than 10% higher than a year ago. Despite this improvement, the Kingdom's dam policy raises questions about its long-term effectiveness in the face of what has become a structural drought.

In Marrakech, a fishmonger decided to slash his selling price for sardines to 5 dirhams a kilo. This bold move exposed the

At the invitation of His Excellency Mr Mohammed SADIKI, Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests of the Kingdom of Morocco, and Mrs Frida KRIFCA, President of the Governing Board of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), Ministers of Agriculture and Delegations from the 13 CIHEAM member countries, as well as representatives from intergovernmental and international organizations, will meet on 25 October 2024 in Rabat for the 12th CIHEAM Ministerial Meeting.

“I made a request with the Water and Forests Department for the government to give us a piece of the argan forest. I'm currently carrying out a pilot project where I plant aromatic herbs and saffron between 30 argan trees. I've also opened a small restaurant that serves traditional dishes to tourists,” says Farida [her name has been changed], crying softly. Farida, who is in her fifties, is desperately seeking alternatives to argan oil production. Her cooperative, located some 40 kilometres (…)

Now, he is among thousands of legal farmers whose area of cultivation has reached new highs and cut into the still-dominant illegal trade in Morocco, the world's biggest cannabis resin producer, according to the United Nations.

A dis­ap­point­ing har­vest has con­cluded in Morocco with some good news for a few pro­duc­ers.
Adil Bajoub, an agro­nomic engi­neer and coor­di­na­tor of Morocco’s first olive oil-spe­cific Master’s degree, told Olive Oil Times that Morocco is expected to pro­duce 109,836 tons of olive oil in the 2023/24 crop year.