Regulatory & Policy

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…

3 months 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…

3 months 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,…

4 months 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…

4 months 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…

4 months 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…

4 months 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…

4 months ago

Uganda’s coffee sector in turmoil as UCDA faces dissolution

UGANDA - Uganda's coffee industry is at a turning point as the government moves to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development…

5 months ago

Barry Callebaut engages Ivory Coast, Ghana on cocoa legislation

SWITZERLAND - Barry Callebaut, the global chocolate and cocoa product manufacturer, is in talks with the governments of Ivory Coast…

5 months ago