U.S/CANADA – Over 100 people in the United States and Canada have fallen ill with Salmonella after consuming cantaloupe and other fruits currently under recall, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak has raised alarms as...
ARGENTINA - Scientists at Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) are on the brink of introducing Latin America's inaugural genetically edited potato. The initiative focuses on deactivating the gene responsible for the potato's discoloration...
GHANA - Mr. Delawson Asafo, an Environmental Health Officer representing Asuogyaman, has advocated for mandatory medical screenings for coconut vendors to safeguard consumer safety. He advocated for the medical screening of coconut vendors to ensure consumer safety,...
KENYA – The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) through the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has revealed that the number of interceptions done on export produce from January to October this year is at 11% compared to 40% last year. This is a significant...
MOROCCO - Morocco has exported its first batch of tomatoes to the Netherlands after a tough start stemming from the intense summer heat in Morocco. The heat adversely affected the plants, causing a delay in supply, but this setback has inadvertently bolstered the...
KENYA – A collaborative effort led by the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) has unveiled a remarkable solution to the persistent menace faced by pawpaw farmers in Kenya and Africa. Researchers have heralded the success of Acerophagus papayae,...
ITALY - Italian organic fresh fruits and vegetables exports to UAE reached a historic value of EUR 5.5 billion (USD 5.86 billion) in 2022, according to the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). These food products are currently being showcased in the ongoing (November 7 to 9)...
KENYA - The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has introduced a new directive declaring that all mango exports will go through inspection before exports to prevent cases of mango consignments being mixed with avocadoes. AFA Director-General Willis Audi noted in the...
NIGERIA - Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has restated his commitment to revamping the agricultural sector toward boosting the economy of the state. Mutfwang gave the assurance during the 37th Reunion Service of Old Students of Boys High School, Gindiri...