In Morocco, 70% of the melon harvest has already been completed

As the summer season approaches, demand for Moroccan fruits on the European market remains very strong, particularly for melons. However, this year, Moroccan production is hit by a severe drought, reducing yields. According to the specialist portal FreshPlaza, the areas of melon plantations in Morocco increased by 90 hectares this year, reaching a total of 1,450 hectares. However, yields per hectare remain lower, oscillating between 15 and 18 tonnes, which leads to an overall drop in harvested tonnages. The Interprofessional Melon Association (AIM) indicated that 70% of the Moroccan melon harvest has already been completed. The big peak has passed, there is still 30% left for Marrakech and all of Kenitra, a representative of the association specified to the same source. Morocco is not alone in suffering the effects of drought. On the other side of the Strait of Gibraltar, Spain is experiencing continued erosion of its agricultural areas dedicated to melons. In three years, the ...