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EU increases checks on Kenya, Ethiopia roses to 25% on false codling moth fears

The European Union (EU) has increased checks on cut roses from Kenya and Ethiopia to 25 per cent owing to fears of introduction into the EU of the false codling moth (FCM). This follows discussions in Brussels between the European Commission and the 27 EU Member States on the risks posed by imports of cut […]

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Transport problems slashing Kenyan fresh exports, despite demand in Europe

By Lydia Gichuki Kenya is exporting just 30 per cent of its normal level of fresh produce exports during the Coronavirus pandemic, far below current European demand, as the difficulties in getting produce to the airport, the lack of available air cargo space, and the tripling in air cargo prices, combine to prevent the dispatch

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EU increases checks on Kenya, Ethiopia roses to 25% on false codling moth fears

Transport problems slashing Kenyan fresh exports, despite demand in Europe