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There is limited understanding of genetic engineering and products thereof among Tanzanians, except for a small population of elites with a tertiary level of education.

Angola currently does not allow the use of agricultural biotechnology in production, and imports containing genetically engineered components are limited to food aid.

On November 9, 2017, Angolan President, João Lourenço, issued an order to end the contract between Angolan Customs and the commercial company Bromangol for the operation of analytical laboratories....

The Angolan Government made more foreign exchange (forex) injections available in 2017 to combat the high inflation and reduced food availability due to lack of forex since mid-2015.

As millions of east African smallholder farmers seek to recover from a devastating drought, they face a new threat-fall armyworms.

Tanzania’s coffee production will increase to 1.15 million bags in the marketing year (MY) 2017/2018, from 1.05 million bags in MY 2016/2017, primarily due to the biennial bearing cycle.

Angola’s wheat milling capacity is expected to grow over the next several years, with the opening of two new mills and increased production at two existing mills.

Reported by Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA), the delayed onset and below-average rainfall in the northern bimodal and central transition areas has resulted in significant crop loss.

This is the first FAIRS report for Angola, documenting the country’s technical policies, practices, and import requirements for food and agricultural products.

A USD $146,000 Quality Samples Program (QSP) grant to the U.S. Wheat Associates facilitated the reopening of the Cerangola flour mill in Lobito, Angola....