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Morocco’s push for domestic wheat faces quality issues and harvest delays

Morocco’s push to prioritize domestic wheat faces challenges from slow harvesting, labour shortages, and poor grain quality despite improved crop prospects. Millers...

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Wheat News in English

Morocco faces challenges in collecting record wheat harvest

Morocco expects 2026 cereal production to double to 9 million tonnes after strong rainfall and imposed a 135% wheat import duty. However,...

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Morocco to Build 8-Million-Quintal Wheat Reserve to Secure Food Supply

Morocco plans to build a strategic reserve of 8 million quintals of locally produced soft wheat, doubling coverage from three to six...

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Morocco plans to suspend customs duty on soft wheat on August 1, traders say

Morocco plans to suspend its 135% soft wheat import duty from August 1 to rebuild grain stocks after a strong harvest. Improved...

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Morocco to temporarily suspend soft wheat imports amid larger domestic harvest

Morocco will suspend soft wheat imports from June 1 to July 31, 2026, after abundant rainfall boosted expected cereals production to 9...

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Rice News in English

Morocco launches probe into rice imports amid pressure on local producers

Morocco has launched a safeguard probe into rice imports after volumes doubled to 119,000 tonnes, surpassing domestic production. Local producers, facing losses...

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Morocco plans temporary halt of wheat imports amid improved harvest outlook

Morocco plans to suspend soft wheat imports in June–July to support domestic harvest arrivals and farmer prices. With improved crop prospects (~8.2...

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Moroccan grain importers face rising costs amid Middle East conflict

Morocco’s grain imports face delays and rising costs due to port congestion, weather disruptions, and Middle East tensions. Longer shipping routes and...