Floods and severe weather in northern Morocco have affected the country’s soft fruit heartland, with many growers seeing their farms inundated and greenhouses damaged. Production losses are estimated at up to 10%, with the impact expected to weigh on early Ramadan supply and push prices higher.
The Moroccan government has announced the allocation of direct financial aid to people affected by the recent floods in northern and western Morocco. Emergency payments will begin next week, with affected families advised to send an SMS to 1212, including their national ID details, to process their requests.
A recent study by the Royal Elcano Institute reveals that Moroccan immigrants in Spain face the highest unemployment rates and educational challenges among immigrant groups, with a staggering 27% unemployment rate and significant school dropout concerns. Despite their crucial role in agriculture, Moroccans endure precarious working conditions, underscoring the urgent need for targeted policies to address these persistent socio-economic issues.
As decisive discussions with the European Union on agricultural and fishing agreements approach, and drawing lessons from the hard-won victory on November 26 in the European Parliament, Morocco is strengthening its influence strategy in Brussels.
A new study estimates that invasive alien species cost Morocco between $1.14 billion and $5.13 billion every year, with agriculture bearing the heaviest losses. Identifying 343 invasive species, the authors warn that the true cost is likely higher and call for urgent preventive action.
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