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The South Korean government is revisiting the import approval process for a genetically modified organism (GMO) potato developed in the United States, echoing controversies from 2018 and 2019. The Rural Development Administration (RDA), led by Commissioner Kwon Jae-han, has assessed that a GMO potato variety meets environmental safety standards, removing a barrier to its import. […]

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Following an announcement last September, Gaming Garden – Gamification for Accessible Vertical Farming, has officially entered its implementation phase. With a focus on accessibility, gamification, and sustainable urban food education, the initiative aims to make vertical farming education more engaging and inclusive for all learners, especially those with disabilities. Kickoff event brings partners together in […]

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The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) took delivery of components of the first nine of 28 new rubber-tyred gantry cranes, which Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Liebherr Africa, has begun assembling onsite. The terminal’s investment in new equipment will largely benefit the agricultural sectors and regional exporters. With the new equipment matching crane workings due to […]

There’s been a higher production of garlic in Egypt this season, says Gehan Elsherif, executive manager of G Fresh Export & Import: “Egypt is one of the world’s largest garlic producers, particularly in regions like the Nile Delta. The garlic season typically runs from February until July. Garlic production in Egypt can fluctuate year to […]

In October 2024, the Court of Justice of the European Union rendered two rulings invalidating trade agreements with Morocco on agricultural and fisheries products, arguing “the lack of consent of the people of Western Sahara”, and requiring products grown in the region to be labeled as such. The CJEU has established a period of twelve […]

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British Berry Growers (BBG), the industry body representing 95 percent of British berries sold in the UK, has expressed serious concerns over Defra’s ending of the Producer Organisations (PO) scheme. Nick Marston, chairman of British Berry Growers, said: “POs have long fostered collaboration amongst growers and have led to significant innovations in varietal development, cultivation […]