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Morocco expected to import less wheat amid prospects for better crop year

The weather has been clement for Morocco this year after generalized rainfall that promises better crop year and bigger wheat yield, Reuters reported. Citing wheat traders, the agency said that Morocco may harvest 10 million tons of cereals this year, up from 3 million last year, which means less imports. Morocco imports usually 2 to […]

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Recent rainfall augurs well for Morocco’s crop year, floods Casablanca

Morocco is witnessing abundant and more evenly distributed rainfall this year auguring well for the agricultural season after years of draught that affected output especially in the southern region. Dams especially in drought hit areas such as Souss are being filled and five of the biggest dams in the country have already hit their maximum […]

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Good Crop Year Boosts Morocco’s Economic Prospects for 2018

Morocco expects its GDP to grow by 3.6 percent this year as the crop year augurs well with an exceptional yield of 103 million quintals. Abundant though late rainfall starting in December ushered a good crop year with the breakdown in cereals varieties of 49.1 million quintals for soft wheat, 24.5 quintals of hard wheat […]