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Qatar imposes import restrictions on Jordanian leafy vegetables

March 1, 2024 The Qatari Ministry of Health has mandated new conditions for the importation of \"fresh leafy vegetables\" from Jordan, highlighting the necessity for these imports to meet specific precautionary standards.

Population growth of “bee hunting fly” detected in Buenos Aires

February 29, 2024 The National Agri-Food Health and Quality Service (Senasa) informed Argentinian beekeepers of new preventive measures against the bee-hunting botfly (Mallophora ruficauda), in order to preserve the health and well-being of the beekeeping chain.

Philippines formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

February 29, 2024 The Philippines deposited its instrument of acceptance of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 27 February.

New USDA/DOE initiative to help farmers access wind energy

February 29, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) are launching a new initiative to help farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilized renewable technologies including smaller scale wind projects.

Malaysian technical team inspects melon crops in Brazil

February 29, 2024 A delegation from Malaysia\'s Ministry of Agriculture, comprising three inspectors, recently conducted a two-day visit to the fruit fly-free zone in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

California: Invasive beetle detected in Central Valley almonds and pistachios

February 27, 2024 A new invasive species of beetle was recently found infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley; the beetle\'s larvae cause damage by boring into nuts.

South Korea's arable land falls for 11th year in 2023

February 27, 2024 South Korea\'s arable land kept falling for the 11th consecutive year on lower consumption of rice, statistical office data showed Tuesday.

Expansion of emerald ash borer regulated area in Québec

February 27, 2024 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has put in place measures intended to protect Canada\'s economy by preventing the spread of emerald ash borer (EAB) to non-infested areas of Canada.

Ladybug scents offer a more ecologically friendly way to protect crops

February 26, 2024 The use of pesticides, while beneficial for global food security, wreaks havoc on natural ecosystems and human health.

Vietnam's seafood exports surge by 64 pct in January

February 26, 2024 Vietnam\'s seafood exports hit nearly 750 million U.S. dollars in January, surging by 64 percent year on year, local media VnExpress reported Monday, citing the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers.

Skyrocketing cocoa prices feared to trigger chocolate shortages

February 26, 2024 Cocoa prices have more than doubled since the beginning of last year, reaching an all-time high of $9,010.59 per ton on the New York commodities market in the second week of February.

Russia: ARRIAH examined 20 batches of ice cream sticks prepared for export

February 26, 2024 On February 19, 2024, specialists from the North-West Inspection Department of the Federal State Budgetary Institution “ARRIAH”, together with an inspector from the North-West Interregional Office of Rosselkhoznadzor, examined 20 batches of birch products ice cream sticks.