Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs

Africanews | 23-05-2026 04:07am |

Moroccan farmers experienced renewed optimism for a fruitful harvest following significant rainfall that revitalized drought-stricken lands. The winter rains transformed the landscape, prompting many farmers to return to their fields with high expectations. However, this optimism was dampened as the ongoing conflict in Iran led to a sharp increase in fuel and fertilizer prices, significantly inflating production costs and jeopardizing the anticipated agricultural recovery.

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