• Impacts of Covid-19 on horticultural SMEs in Ethiopia

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Ethiopia, News
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    COLEACP’s surveys in the early months of the pandemic aimed to gather first-hand information on the impact of Covid-19 on operators of horticultural businesses, and assess how support from COLEACP and other partners could best be redirected as a response. These were not intended to be systematic surveys – respondents were self-selecting, and the operators taking part varying greatly in size and operation. But the results provide an illuminating qualitative snapshot of the key impacts of Covid-19 to date, and… +
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  • Impacts of Covid-19 on Cameroon’s horticultural sector

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Cameroon, News
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    RHORTICAM, in collaboration with COLEACP, carried out a survey of companies and cooperatives in the horticultural sector in Cameroon during May to help assess the impact of the current health and economic crisis and to identify support needs. The ten companies that participated in the survey are mainly active in several production sectors simultaneously, with pineapple being the most frequently mentioned sector. The majority of respondents export to the European market (70%), the remaining 30% being active on the local… +
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  • Impacts of Covid-19 on the horticultural sector in Rwanda

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News, Rwanda
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    COLEACP’s surveys in the early months of the pandemic aimed to gather first-hand information on the impact of Covid-19 on operators of horticultural businesses, and assess how support from COLEACP and other partners could best be redirected as a response. These were not intended to be systematic surveys – respondents were self-selecting, and the operators taking part varying greatly in size and operation. But the results provide an illuminating qualitative snapshot of the key impacts of Covid-19 to date, and… +
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  • Impacts of Covid-19 on the horticultural sector in Sierra Leone

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News, Sierra Leone
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    COLEACP’s surveys in the early months of the pandemic aimed to gather first-hand information on the impact of Covid-19 on operators of horticultural businesses, and assess how support from COLEACP and other partners could best be redirected as a response. These were not intended to be systematic surveys – respondents were self-selecting, and the operators taking part varying greatly in size and operation. But the results provide an illuminating qualitative snapshot of the key impacts of Covid-19 to date, and… +
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  • Survey results: Impacts of COVID-19 on the horticultural sector in Zimbabwe

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News, Zimbabwe
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    COLEACP’s surveys in the early months of the pandemic aimed to gather first-hand information on the impact of Covid-19 on operators of horticultural businesses, and assess how support from COLEACP and other partners could best be redirected as a response. These were not intended to be systematic surveys – respondents were self-selecting, and the operators taking part varying greatly in size and operation. But the results provide an illuminating qualitative snapshot of the key impacts of Covid-19 to date, and… +
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  • Impacts of Covid-19 on the horticultural sector in Uganda

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News, Uganda
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    COLEACP’s surveys in the early months of the pandemic aimed to gather first-hand information on the impact of Covid-19 on operators of horticultural businesses, and assess how support from COLEACP and other partners could best be redirected as a response. These were not intended to be systematic surveys – respondents were self-selecting, and the operators taking part varying greatly in size and operation. But the results provide an illuminating qualitative snapshot of the key impacts of Covid-19 to date, and… +
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  • Impacts of Covid-19 on the horticultural sector in Nigeria

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: News, Nigeria
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    In June, COLEACP conducted surveys to learn from our members and partners in the horticultural sector about the impacts of the current health and economic crisis throughout March–May. Key points: The majority of respondents (64%) saw orders for March–May reduced by more than 25%, with 35% seeing a reduction of over 50% of orders; about a fifth of companies saw a positive increase in sales. Almost half of respondents received higher prices for their produce in comparison with 2019; only… +
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  • Impacts of Covid-19 on Kenyan horticultural SMEs

    • 18/09/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Kenya, News
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    A COLEACP survey on the impacts of Covid-19 on companies’ operations in May shows that despite all the measures taken to cut costs and secure revenues, almost three-quarters of companies responding did not financially break even in May, an increase on 64% that failed to do so in April. Many companies will struggle to survive if this situation persists. This survey, covering May 2020, was carried out among the 65 horticultural companies in Kenya that benefit from COLEACP’s technical assistance… +
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  • New EU Organic Regulation postponed by one year

    • 07/09/2020
    • Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
    • Category: Africa, Caribbean, News, Pacific
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    In a press release issued on 4th September, The European Commission (EC) has announced a proposal to postpone the entry into force of the new organic regulation (EU) 2018/848 from January 2021 to January 2022.  The proposal still needs to be ratified by the European Parliament, but seems certain to go ahead. COLEACP welcomes this important move, which was originally requested by Member States, the European Parliament, third countries, and other stakeholders, including the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean Pacific States… +
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  • AAA Growers in Kenya: Gains from COLEACP’s digital training on COVID-19

    • 21/08/2020
    • Posted by: Sandra Borma
    • Category: Kenya, News
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    As part of COLEACP’s response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, we are offering our members and partners online training on implementing Covid-19 measures through customised coaching sessions for horticultural companies. Frank Obure, General Manager Packhouses of AAA Growers in Kenya, provides some insights on how digital learning is contributing to his company’s overall mission. “Covid-19 is touching businesses around the globe. Though we had already implemented preventive measures as per local and international guidelines, it is important to remain updated… +
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