West African mango on the European market: towards a very positive 2020
- 14/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Mangoes, News
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On a demanding European market affected since March by COVID-19, following Côte d’Ivoire at the beginning of the campaign, Mali and Senegal also show very encouraging results, reflecting the efforts of the entire sector. In recent years, there have been numerous and recurrent interceptions of mangoes imported into Europe due to the presence of fruit fly. With the European Union’s revision of its phytosanitary regulations, a new European directive came into force on 1 September 2019, imposing additional requirements on… +Fit for Market programme in action at Wamu Investments Ltd
- 12/08/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Kenya, News
COLEACP’s Fit for Market in action at Wamu Investments Ltd, a Kenyan exporter of French beans and snow peas. Fit For Market is facilitating the implementation of SMETA requirements, a social standard that is commonly requested by European customers, including some of Wamu’s clients. With respect for local COVID-19 measures, a refresher training was organized for Wamu’s team on the ETI base code, followed by customized coaching to adapt implementation requirements to the company’s context.… +Important information on EU MRL changes
- 11/08/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Uncategorized
This news provides updates on recent changes to EU Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for plant protection products (PPPs). Where an MRL has been lowered, it is important for any grower using the PPP to make any necessary adjustments in good time to ensure continued compliance with EU regulations. This may mean adapting production practices (GAP) or using alternative control methods. It also includes a complete list of the MRL changes introduced so far in 2020, and changes applicable in 2021.… +Fit for Market programme in action at INSTAVEG Ltd
- 03/08/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Kenya, News
COLEACP’s Fit For Market programme is partnering with INSTAVEG Ltd in Embu, Kenya. Discussions are ongoing with managing director Ashibon Mwangi and his team to update their business plan in response to recent market evolutions and anticipate further investments in human resources, certification schemes and strategic infrastructure. INSTAVEG is currently working with 300 smallholder farmers to supply the Kenyan domestic market and European export market with high-quality, traceable and certified fresh vegetables.… +Dangote Farms Agronomists and Extension staff: digital training on crop protection and safe use of pesticides
- 23/07/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Uncategorized
As part of COLEACP fit for Market Programme, a digital training on crop protection and safe use of pesticides for Dangote Farms Agronomists and Extension staff currently conducted by #COLEACP Expert Olufolajimi Talabi. The staff in turn will use the knowledge and skill to build the capacity of more than 5000 local tomato farmers under the Dangote farms outgrowers scheme.… +Update on plant health rules for fresh mango exported to the EU
- 10/07/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Mangoes, News
An update of “COLEACP Guidelines on the Export of Mango to the European Union” has just been published. This guide provides a clear explanation of what needs to be done in order to ensure that Mango exports are in compliance with EU phytosanitary requirements related to non-European fruit fly (Tephritidae). It details the information to be provided, and actions to be taken, at all stages from production to export by producers and exporters, as well as by the national authorities… +Virtual meeting between COLEACP and the East African Farmers Federation
- 09/07/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: News
Virtual meeting between the COLEACP ‘s team and the East African Farmers Federation (EAFF), represented by Mr Kubai Robert. The meeting was to finalize an MoU focused on the support to small scale farmers in the avocado value chain in Kenya, building on the EAFF network.… +Virtual meeting between COLEACP and Kenyatta University
- 06/07/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Kenya, News
Virtual meeting between COLEACP’s team and the Plant Science Faculty Members of Kenyatta University as part of Zoom session for the digital training “How to use Moodle for creating and animating an online training course”.… +Update on plant health rules for fresh capsicum exported to the EU
- 01/07/2020
- Posted by: Gaetan Dermien
- Category: Africa, Cape Verde, Madagascar, Mauritius, News, Uncategorized
An update of COLEACP Guidelines on the Export of Capsicum from Africa, Madagascar, Cape Verde, and Mauritius has just been published. This guide explains clearly what needs to be done to ensure that capsicum exports are in compliance with EU phytosanitary requirements. It details the information to be provided, and actions to be taken, at all stages from production to export by producers and exporters, as well as by the national authorities and inspection services. The document has been updated… +Digital training on identification and management of false codling moth
- 29/06/2020
- Posted by: Sandra Borma
- Category: Citrus fruits, News, Sierra Leone
COLEACP’s digital training on the identification and management of false codling moth began in Sierra Leone in late June 2020, for participants from both the public sector (NPPO inspectors) and private sector (horticultural producers and exporters). In the first virtual meeting, trainer Mr Samuel Muchemi explained the digital training, and participants introduced themselves and asked questions.… +