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- January 23, 2025
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EU delays deforestation regulation by one year to bolster implementation readiness
EUROPE – The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement to delay the enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by
NAFDAC reinforces ban on imported frozen poultry
NIGERIA – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reminded the public of the ongoing ban on imported frozen chicken,
Kenya Sugar Board launches comprehensive guide to boost sugarcane farming
KENYA – The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has introduced a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering sugarcane farmers across the country. Developed with support from the
Mozambique’s sugar sector bounces back amid climate challenges
MOZAMBIQUE – In the first half of the year, Mozambique’s sugar exports generated US$14.7 million, marking a notable 36% increase compared to the same period
Ethiopia secures US$500 million to combat land degradation, bolster food security
ETHIOPIA – The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has announced its support for Ethiopia’s US$500 million initiative to address widespread land degradation, protect forests, and enhance
South African deciduous fruit industry launches Centre of Excellence to combat invasive pests
SOUTH AFRICA – The South African deciduous fruit industry has unveiled a Centre of Excellence for pest monitoring, a move aimed at mitigating the growing
Champion Breweries secures shareholder approval for expansion, compliance measures
NIGERIA – Champion Breweries Plc has gained shareholder approval to issue up to 1,579,058,099 ordinary shares, a move aimed at meeting the Nigerian Exchange Ltd.
Ghana’s cocoa industry goes green with new biochar project
GHANA – Olam Food Ingredients(ofi), in collaboration with LOTTE, Fuji Oil Co., and MC Agri Alliance, is set to debut its first cocoa biochar initiative
Agricultural giant Cargill to cut jobs as profits plummet
USA – Cargill Inc., a leading player in the global agriculture and commodities sector, has announced plans to cut approximately 8,000 jobs—roughly 5% of its
Jude Chesire elected as first African Vice Chairman of ISO
KENYA – Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) acting CEO Jude Chesire has been elected Vice Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO).