Regulatory & Policy

Cameroon exempts local flours from VAT in push to curb wheat imports

CAMEROON - Effective January 1, 2025, flours made from locally sourced corn, yam, cassava, and plantain are now exempt from…

1 week ago

South Africa resumes white maize imports

SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa has resumed importing white maize for the first time since March 2017, as poor local…

1 week ago

Ghana to rebrand Agriculture Ministry to focus on agribusiness, value addition

GHANA - Ghana's incoming government has announced plans to rename the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to the Ministry of…

1 week ago

Kenya’s macadamia sector in turmoil as regulator defies court order on export certification

KENYA - The macadamia industry in Kenya is facing growing unrest following the refusal of the Agriculture and Food Authority…

2 weeks ago

Kenya lifts temporary ban on macadamia exports

KENYA - The Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture has temporarily lifted its ban on the export of raw (in-shell) macadamia nuts,…

1 month ago

South Africa’s wine industry pushes back against proposed excise tax hike

SOUTH AFRICA - South Africa Wine, the national organization representing the country’s wine grape producers and industry stakeholders, has voiced…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

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…

1 month ago

Cargill Kenya shifts focus to grains, leaves tea auction market

KENYA - Cargill Kenya Limited, a major buyer at the Mombasa Tea Auction for over 40 years, has announced its…

2 months ago