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In 2018, the Government of Ethiopia (GOE) authorized cultivation of genetically engineered (GE) cotton by granting official approvals for environmental release.

The 2018 FAIRS report provides updated information on the regulations and procedures for the importation of food and agricultural products to Ghana.

The report provides the requirements for the importation of food and agricultural products into Ghana.

The Ghana Gist is a new monthly roundup of regional developments relevant to U.S. food and agricultural trade, covering Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo.

This report discusses regulatory requirements and standards that must be fulfilled to export food and agricultural products to Ethiopia.

The Ethiopian Sugar Corporation (ESC) recently announced an international competitive tender to purchase 200,000 metric tons of white cane sugar.

The Government of Ethiopia (GOE) floated an international competitive tender to purchase 400,000 metric tons of milling wheat. Bids were due on January 31.

Due to unfavorable weather conditions, Post estimates a 14 percent drop in commercial corn area planted for the 2018/19 MY in South Africa.

Kenya’s hotel, restaurants and institutional (HRI) sector is growing rapidly and attracting local and international brands.

The Government of Senegal is in the process of approving a revised biosafety law which currently includes language for an expedited approval process for certain genetically engineered (GE) products.

South Africa`s production of grapefruit, oranges, tangerines/mandarins and lemons/limes is forecast to continue its strong growth in the 2018/19 MY, based on the increase in area planted....

The production area of genetically engineered (GE) corn, soybean and cotton in South Africa is estimated at around 2.7 million hectares.