With just a few months left before the European Union’s deadline to comply with a Court of Justice ruling requiring the labeling of tomatoes and melons produced in the Sahara, the European Commission remains silent on the progress of its negotiations with Morocco. This cautious stance has frustrated a Spanish agricultural organization.
After the barley harvest, Morocco’s wheat harvest is now in full swing, running from late May through July. While the country still faces a deficit that will require imports, this year’s rainfall has helped offset part of the expected shortfall. Progress has also been driven by research, which has led to the development of more drought-resistant varieties.