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Nigeria’s wheat imports in marketing year (MY) 2018/19 are forecast at 5.4 million metric tons (MMT), up 4 percent from the MY 2017/18 import figure of 5.2 million metric tons.

Rice export prices declined 1 percent as exporters have secured sufficient white rice supplies to fulfill the shipments for the two November Philippine tenders.

On February 19, 1969, the Government of Senegal passed Decree 69-132; this decree is still in effect and regulates the trade and transportation of fresh, frozen, dried, canned....

On December 1, 2008, the Government of Mali signed the National Biosafety Law 08-042. The law outlines the approval process for genetically engineered (GE) products developed domestically....

On May 5, 1989, the Government of Senegal passed Decree 89-543; this decree is still in effect and provides food safety regulations for meat and meat products, including ante and post mortem....

MY2018/19 cotton imports are expected to increase slightly in line with increased yarn production.

Rice export prices increased 1 percent due to the strengthening Thai baht and white rice purchases from China and the Philippines.

Rice export prices remain unchanged while traders wait for the shipping arrangements to be finalized for contracts under the recent Philippines’ tender.

Rice export prices are fluctuating as new crop rice enter the market.

In light of its economic potential, political stability, strategic geographic location and wide range of tourist destinations of significant natural and historical interest....

Rice export prices remain unchanged.

The export of pears and apples is forecast to increase by 4 percent in the 2018/19 MY, while table grapes exports will increase by 8 percent, as the industry starts its recovery....