Agricultural Research

At this very moment, the Moroccan pavilion at the International Agricultural Show in Paris is witnessing an overwhelming influx of visitors and professionals, reflecting Morocco’s distinguished position in the global agricultural sector. This strong presence serves as clear evidence of the Kingdom’s success, under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, in enhancing the […]

On January 30, 2025, a high-level meeting was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests in Rabat, bringing together Mr. Ahmed Bouari, Minister of Agriculture, and Mr. Aly Abousabaa, Director General of ICARDA (International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas). This meeting, attended […]

In the framework of international efforts to promote sustainable soil management and address the challenges associated with climate change, the FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy, hosted the 10th meeting of the Global Soil Information System (GLOSIS) from January 15 to 17. Organized by the Global Soil Partnership (GSP) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of […]

In keeping with the Royal Vision for South-South Cooperation, Morocco has reiterated its readiness to share its agricultural expertise with African countries, aiming to build a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous future, Morocco’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, and Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari stated on Friday in Kampala, Uganda. During the Comprehensive […]

In the face of escalating environmental challenges, particularly land degradation, desertification, and drought, Morocco emerges as a leading example in adopting comprehensive and innovative strategies to protect its natural resources and ensure their sustainability. Morocco’s participation in the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP 16) in Riyadh, […]

 Promoting sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing the resilience of “soil-water-plant” systems in the face of climate change are the central themes of the “Sustainability Days” which kicked off on Tuesday in Rabat. The event is held on the initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Center for Agricultural […]

Morocco chaired the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean’s (GFCM) scientific Advisory Committee, held at FAO’s headquarters in Rome on November 4-8, and earned the GFCM Compliance Award for the fourth time running, reaffirming its regional leadership and commitment to the sustainable management of fisheries resources. The Kingdom was represented at the 47th session of […]

ICARDA and FAO in Collaboration with INRA and ONCA organised a Science-policy Workshop in Rabat to highlights the Importance of Soil Health in Sustainable transformation of the agricultural systems in Morocco. Today, Wednesday, October 9, the Moroccan capital, Rabat, hosted a high-level workshop on the theme “The Science and policy of Soil Health to Ensure […]

The International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) announced the winners of its youth innovation competition, “Innovate Today, Create the Future!”, including a Moroccan recipient in the “Environment and Climate” category. The young Hajar El Frougui was rewarded for her project, Filteco, which proposes “an innovative filter made from clay and other natural materials, offering a […]

The 36th session of the International Coordinating Council of the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme concluded on Friday in Agadir, adopting an ambitious work plan for the next two years, focusing on the main challenges related to climate change. A statement from the Presidency of the International Coordinating Council explained that “one of the […]