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  • SUCCESSFUL ENERGY AUDIT LEADS TO COST SAVINGS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR GAMBIA HORTICULTURAL ENTERPRISES

    • 25/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    SUCCESSFUL ENERGY AUDIT LEADS TO COST SAVINGS AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR GAMBIA HORTICULTURAL ENTERPRISES
    Successful energy audit leads to cost savings and sustainability for Gambia Horticultural Enterprises Gambia Horticultural Enterprises (GHE), a leading Gambian company specialising in the export of fresh and processed produce to Europe, recently collaborated with COLEAD through the FFM+ programme on a comprehensive energy audit aimed at optimizing energy efficiency and reducing operational costs. As expenses for electricity and fuel for irrigation and processing activities climbed, GHE sought alternative energy solutions and embraced sustainability initiatives. Following the results of the… +
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  • STDF Project: Strengthening Training Capacity in Guinea

    • 23/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
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    STDF Project: Strengthening Training Capacity in Guinea As part of its ongoing commitment to improve phytosanitary safety and competitiveness in the agricultural sector, COLEAD recently led a major initiative in Guinea as part of the STDF project. Last February in Conakry, the COLEAD team facilitated a capacity building programme aimed at equipping the Direction Nationale de la Protection Végétale et du Service de la Sécurité (DNPV-DS) with the necessary tools and strategies for the ongoing training of its staff. As… +
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  • Review of EU and GB MRL changes in 2023

    • 23/04/2024
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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    Review of EU and GB MRL changes in 2023 Key points  This news update is a review of changes that were made in 2023. European Union (EU) maximum residue levels (MRLs) were changed for 82 plant protection products (PPPs) in 2023, compared with 75 in 2022. These changes include cases where MRLs for certain foods have been raised or lowered. In Great Britain (GB) maximum residue level (MRL) changes concerned 41 plant protection products (PPPs), compared with 23 in 2022.… +
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  • New training for trainers on triple concordance skills assessment

    • 23/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
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    New training for trainers on triple concordance skills assessment As part of the FFM+ programme, the 29th of April marks a significant step forward in training methodology as COLEAD launches a new Training of Trainers programme. This initiative is designed to enhance trainers’ skills in assessing learners’ actual skill acquisition based on the innovative principles of triple concordance. This approach ensures a robust and comprehensive assessment strategy that is vital for both learners and trainers. A multinational initiative The upcoming… +
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  • EU and GB pesticide approval changes – Yearly review 2023

    • 23/04/2024
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
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    EU and GB pesticide approval changes – Yearly review 2023   Review of EU and GB pesticide approval changes during 2023 During 2023, the European Commission (EC) published 201 changes to plant protection product (PPP) approvals within the European Union (EU). These include 87 changes concerning substances that are of importance for African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) horticulture. Great Britain (GB) has published 182 changes to PPP approvals involving 50 changes concerning substances that are of importance for ACP horticulture.… +
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  • Empowering horticultural companies on sustainability: an energy audit for the Tanzanian company Africado Ltd.

    • 17/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    Empowering horticultural companies on sustainability: an energy audit for the Tanzanian company Africado Ltd.   In a world where environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly important, organizations are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and operate more efficiently. One initiative is to conduct energy audits to ensure sustainability and efficiency by determining and documenting energy usage, providing estimates of energy savings from alternatives, and focusing on the use of alternative energy. Africado Ltd, one of the leading Tanzanian exporters… +
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  • New STDF funded project in Senegal to strengthen the plant health system

    • 11/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    New STDF funded project in Senegal to strengthen the plant health system Senegal, like many countries in the Sahel region, faces major challenges in securing its food supply in the face of rapid population growth and urbanisation. The threat posed by climate change, with the increased spread of pests and transboundary diseases, poses a significant risk to the country’s agriculture and food security. In this context, the Senegalese Ministry of Agriculture, led by the Directorate of Plant Protection, has launched… +
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  • The critical role of gender equality in sustainable development

    • 10/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News
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    The critical role of gender equality in sustainable development   On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, we celebrated in March the significant contributions of women in agri-food systems around the world. The agri-food sector is a major source of employment for women, with an estimated 66% of women in sub-Saharan Africa working in the sector. However, women often face discrimination and constraints that limit their productivity and earning potential. Understanding the root causes that limit women’s participation in… +
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  • Final evaluation of the FFM and FFM SPS programmes

    • 10/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
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    Final evaluation of the FFM and FFM SPS programmes   Launched in 2016 and 2019 respectively, the FFM and FFM SPS programmes have built on the valuable lessons learned from COLEAD’s previous initiatives, amongst other the Pesticides Initiative Programme (PIP & PIP2) and the Development of Food Safety Systems (EDES), funded by the European Union (EU), and the Organisations of ACP States (OACPS). With funding from the EU, the OACPS and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) of €25 million… +
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  • 18 months after FFM+ launch: over 900 applications received and 300 development projects underway

    • 10/04/2024
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
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    18 months after FFM+ launch: over 900 applications received and 300 development projects underway   Support for the Fit For Market Plus (FFM+) programme has been designed to contribute to the transition of agriculture in the member countries of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) towards a more sustainable agricultural and food system by integrating the priority areas for action set out in the EU Green Pact’s Farm to Fork Strategy. FFM+ has been designed and implemented… +
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