NAMIBIA - The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has closed the border for the importation of 13 horticultural products on the 20-crop special list for December. According to the notice to all horticulture traders issued by NAB chief executive Fidelis Mwazi on 21...
MEXICO – The Climate Rights International (CRI) has called out the booming avocado industry in Mexico for illegal deforestation, stolen water, and violent suppression of environmental defenders. Brad Adams, Executive Director at CRI, didn't mince words: "Any avocado...
KENYA - Amagoro village in Busia County has ventured into Cowpea, locally known as 'Kunde', production due to its early maturity and subsequent high nutritive value. These nutrient-packed leaves, whose maturity rate takes between 3-5 weeks are highly recommended to...
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...
Uzbekistan – The European Union has extended the General System of Preferences Plus (“GSP+”) for beneficiary countries, including Uzbekistan, for the next four years, until December 31, 2027. The scheme whose original expiration year was 2023 received appeals for its...
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,...
SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa's agriculture sector is currently on the receiving end of the harsh impacts of the uncertain recurrent power cuts in the country. The detrimental effects of load-shedding extend far beyond power disruptions, denting South Africa's GDP by an...
NIGERIA - The Agriculture Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has called on farmers to embrace the use of biotechnology and mechanization as well other innovations in the agricultural sector to boost food production in the country. Kabir Ibrahim, AFAN president...
KENYA – Fresh produce exporters from different counties have criticized the government’s act of imposing tax on exports both at the national and the county level. The Kenya Fresh Produce Exporters Association (KFPEA) claim that the county taxes are not justified and...