The 17th International Agriculture Exhibition in Morocco (SIAM) is currently underway in Meknes, bringing together 70 countries and over 1,500 exhibitors. The event, inaugurated by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, highlights agriculture and water as central themes for sustainable rural development. This year, France has been named the guest of honor, showcasing its agricultural expertise ...

Washington DC Prosper Africa is catalyzing agricultural production and enhancing environmental and social impact in Morocco by enabling Vantage Capital’s €14 million ($15.2 million) investment in Société de Production Maraîchère Samir S.A. (SPMS), a leading Moroccan grower of red fruits and tomatoes. Facilitated by Prosper Africa’s commercial due diligence support, Vantage Capital’s strategic investment will ...

watermelon-800×533 Watermelon farming in Zagora has exploded in recent years, but it’s taking a serious toll on the region’s groundwater, says a paper by the Moroccan Institute for Policy Analysis (MIPA). The Green Morocco Plan (2008-2020) and its successor, the Green Generation (2020-2030), played a big role by providing financial support to farmers. This made ...

The Morocco Tomato Conference (MTC) will take place on May 21, 2025, in Agadir, Morocco’s hub for greenhouse agriculture, at the Palais des Congrès Les Dunes d’Or. This event, held under the patronage of the Interprofessional Federation of Fruits and Vegetables and the Chamber of Agriculture of the Souss-Massa Region, is organized by Green Smile, ...

Locust swarms began invading several areas across Morocco, sparking growing concerns about the impact on agriculture and food security. The invasion follows similar outbreaks in Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya, with locusts now moving through the country. On Friday night, social media platforms were flooded with images and videos showing large groups of locusts in various ...

The study argues that Africa’s approach to regenerative agriculture differs from Western models by focusing on soil health improvement to counteract desertification and boost crop yields rather than solely reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This approach is particularly crucial given that “Africa’s cereal grain output stands at about 30% of its estimated productivity,” and “the average ...

France’s Minister of Agriculture Annie Genevard commended ties between Morocco and France while stressing the importance of selecting Morocco as the first foreign guest of honor at the International Agricultural Show in Paris. “Morocco is a great friend of France,” she said on Sunday, noting that Morocco’s selection shows a “true sign of friendship” between ...

Valentine Otang Ntui, associate professor of genome editing at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) Rabat – Africa is grappling with severe food insecurity in the wake of consecutive droughts, climate change, and ongoing conflicts, which are affecting millions across the continent.Best restaurants near meDrought insurance According to the United Nations, global hunger has sharply increased ...

Climate resilience and food security are central to Australia’s Regional Development Program for Africa. In October 2024, the Australian Government announced the African-Australian partnership for climate-responsive agriculture, pledging a $76.4 million investment over the next six years to support the African continent. In line with this initiative, delegates from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), accompanied ...