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Despite deteriorating political and economic conditions, U.S. food and agricultural exports through the first nine months of 2021 exceeded $300 million – shattering previous annual records – driven by strong commodity prices and increased demand for U.S. feed grains.

Strong global commodity prices and sustained Nicaraguan livestock sector growth helped propel U.S. agricultural exports to Nicaragua through September 2021 to new heights.

Despite being passed in 2010, Nicaraguan biotechnology legislation lacks implementing regulations that would open opportunities for farmers and food processors to integrate new technologies into their operations. While progress on the regulatory...

On June 2021, Kenya became the first country globally to approve the environmental release of genetically engineered (GE) cassava. Bt. corn will likely be sent to Kenya’s cabinet for exemption from Kenya’s GE ban and final approval in fall 2021.

On June 10, 2021, Kenya notified a draft standard on canned vegetables to the WTO TBT Committee as G/TBT/N/KEN/1102.

This reports lists the main Nicaraguan food laws, technical regulations and import requirements.

This report lists Nicaraguan import requirements for export certification and import permits for agrochemicals, veterinary products, feedstuffs and food products for human consumption.

FAS Nairobi forecasts Kenya’s coffee production will increase in marketing year 2021/22 due to anticipated good weather and improved farm practices in response to higher prices.

Coffee production in marketing year (MY) 2020/2021 experienced a 15 percent drop compared to the previous year.

The Nicaraguan sugar industry estimates that sugarcane production in MY2021/2022 will exceed 7.1 million metric tons, which would be a two percent increase from MY 2020/2021.

Kenya’s sugar production and consumption are expected to increase in marketing year 2021/22 while sugar imports are forecast to decrease.

MY 2021/22 corn and rice production remain flat at 4 million MT and 80,000 MT (for milled rice), respectively.