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  • Kulla Farms in Nigeria improves soil sustainability through nutrient management plans

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Kulla Farms in Nigeria improves soil sustainability through nutrient management plans   At the heart of sustainable agricultural development is the recognition that soil health underpins the resilience and productivity of farming systems. Kulla Farms Limited, a pioneering greenhouse farming operation in Obafemi Owode Local Government, Abeokuta, Nigeria, demonstrates this principle through its recent collaboration with COLEAD through the FFM+ programme to develop a tailored Nutrient Management Plan (NMP). Established in 2023 but rooted in a family legacy of horticultural… +
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  • Achieving more with less – the case of Malawi

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Achieving more with less – the case of Malawi   The positive increase in the number of FFM+ applications received by COLEAD from Malawi since the launch of the programme in the country illustrates the dynamism of the country’s private and public sectors. Another factor is the involvement of the Malawian Embassy in Brussels, which has disseminated information about the programme, to the Malawi Investment & Trade Centre, which has played an important role in promoting FFM+ to potential partner… +
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  • Flashback 2003: “Working with small producers in Kenya”

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Flashback 2003: “Working with small producers in Kenya”   “We are at a crossroads” says Charles Muchiri, the Managing Director of Avenue Fresh Produce.    Source : PIP magazine, September 2003 “We are at a crossroads,” says Charles Muchiri, the Managing Director of Avenue Fresh Produce. “The outgrowers we work with are not well trained and we don’t know whether to continue working with them. If somebody helped us to train them and sensitise them on the requirements of our… +
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  • Marketing trends: feedback from recent international trade fairs Exploring the latest innovations in agri-food systems

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Marketing trends: feedback from recent international trade fairs Exploring the latest innovations in agri-food systems   As part of the Fit For Market Plus programme, the COLEAD Market Insights team recently travelled to two key events in the global agri-food calendar: Fruit Attraction in Madrid and SIAL in Paris. These shows showcased new developments that illustrate how the industry is evolving. Global trends driving change As highlighted in SIAL Insights 2024, three major trends are influencing consumer behaviour: Feel: A renewed… +
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  • Innovation in action: tackling post-harvest diseases in dasheen in St Vincent and the Grenadines”

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Innovation in action: tackling post-harvest diseases in dasheen in St Vincent and the Grenadines”   In St Vincent & the Grenadines, dasheen (taro) is more than a crop – it is a cornerstone of local agriculture and a major export commodity. However, post-harvest fungal diseases have posed significant challenges to maintaining quality during export, threatening market access and economic stability for farmers. To address this issue, COLEAD, in collaboration with ECTAD CARIBBEAN, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI)… +
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  • Seizing emerging opportunities: organic and bio-organic fertilizers for advancing soil health in Africa

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Seizing emerging opportunities: organic and bio-organic fertilizers for advancing soil health in Africa   As part of its role in the multi-partner DeSIRA LIFT programme, COLEAD works closely with African research institutions and companies to promote sustainable agriculture and food systems. In particular, soil health. The potential of biofertilisers to improve soil health in Africa was a key theme at this year’s African Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS), organised by the African Union and held in Nairobi, Kenya, from… +
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  • Engaging young people in agriculture

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Engaging young people in agriculture   A webinar to inspire and prepare the next generation, especially in horticulture On 21 November 2024, COLEAD organised an exceptional webinar in the framework of the FFM+ programme to address a crucial issue: how to attract and mobilise young talent to boost the horticultural sector and build a sustainable future? With a predominantly young population in Africa and a median age of only 18.3 years, the potential for revitalising this key sector is immense.… +
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  • COLEAD at ‘Online Educa Berlin 2024’: innovation and partnership on the agenda

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
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    COLEAD at ‘Online Educa Berlin 2024’: innovation and partnership on the agenda   As part of the Fit for Market+ (FFM+) programme, COLEAD continues to pave the way for sustainable advances in the horticultural sector of OACPS member countries. From 25 November to 7 December 2024, COLEAD undertook a mission combining participation in Online Educa Berlin (OEB) and strategic sessions at its Brussels office. This mission, led by Géraud Gnanga, Project Manager in the Training Department, reflects COLEAD’s commitment to… +
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  • Towards 2030: COLEAD and its partners unite to define the strategy of the association that will accelerate impact on the SDGs

    • 04/12/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
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    Towards 2030: COLEAD and its partners unite to define the strategy of the association that will accelerate impact on the SDGs   On the 4th of December 2024, COLEAD’s board of directors, management and financial partners gathered in a Consultative Committee (CC) meeting to lay the foundations for the definition of COLEAD’s strategy for 2030, the date that will serve as the global reference point for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Building on its experience and strengths, COLEAD’s ambition… +
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  • EU and GB MRL changes in 2024 (August-November 2024)

    • 01/12/2024
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Uncategorized
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    Changes to EU and GB pesticide maximum residue levels COLEAD’s monitoring of pesticide regulations covers maximum residue limit (MRL) changes in both the EU and Great Britain (GB). Note that EU MRLs still apply in Northern Ireland (GB covers only England, Scotland, and Wales). During the period August-November 2024, we have been highlighting significant changes to EU MRLs that affect 23 active substances, 12 of which are important for ACP export horticulture. During this same period, 10 changes to GB… +
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