The FAO and WHO have released a report detailing methods to reduce microbiological hazards in fresh fruits and vegetables, emphasizing the effectiveness of hygienic practices.
Rice industry stakeholders in Malaysia have agreed to implement the Local White Rice Special Programme (PKBPT) to boost local production by 20% for the domestic market for a year.
Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has confirmed the presence of the destructive cocoa mild mosaic virus (CaMMV) in Bahia, the country's largest cocoa-producing state, potentially jeopardizing its cocoa industry.
USDA lowers 2023 meat production expectations due to slower marketing, lower slaughter, and lighter weights. Beef, pork, and poultry production are all expected to decline in 2023, but still meet domestic demand.
South Korea is seeking to expand its ties with Africa in key areas such as agriculture, bio-health, and climate change with $5 billion in funding by 2024.
