Morocco forecasts 41% jump in grain harvest to 4.4 million tons

Morocco expects a 41% rise in grain output to 4.4 million metric tons this year due to improved rainfall, Agriculture Minister Ahmed El Bouari said on Tuesday. "March-April rains had a very positive impact after a tough start," he said. The harvest includes 2.4 million tons of soft wheat, 1.06 million tons of durum, and 0.95 million tons of barley, the ministry said.