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South African production of oranges and lemons is projected to decrease in MY 2022/23 due to stagnated production area and a return to normal yield.

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is the second largest seed market in the world, behind the United States and annually plants 12 million metric tons (MMT) of seed, with a market value of U.S. $19 billion.

According to information published by the United Nations Joint Coordination Centre, as of June 20, 2023, approximately one-quarter of all grain and oilseed volumes shipped under the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) were destined for the People’s Republic of China (PRC); making it the single largest recipient of food and feed commodities.

On June 2, 2023, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) notified National Food Safety Standard Milk Powder and Modified Milk Powder to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1160/Add.1.

Zimbabwe’s corn crop for marketing year 2023/24 is estimated at 1.5 million metric tons. This represents an increase of five percent from the previous marketing year’s crop, mainly due to a normal rainfall season in the northern parts of the country.

Seafood is an important staple in Ghanaian cuisine as it accounts for 60 percent of animal protein intake with an estimated per capita consumption rate of 26 kg. U.S. seafood sales to Ghana recently experienced a boost in sales, however, sustained seafood exports from the U.S. are at risk due to the Government of Ghana’s (GOG) recent announcement to increase the tax 1,573 percent per metric ton on frozen seafood.

The Angolan Agricultural Economic Fact Sheet has been updated to include calendar year 2022. U.S. agricultural exports to Angola reached $237 million in 2022, rebounding by 80 percent from the previous year.

On March 15, 2012, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) National Health Commission released National Food Safety Standard for Use of Nutritional Fortification Substances in Foods (GB14880-2012), which entered into force on January 1, 2013.

The impacts of climate change are beginning to manifest on the entire globe and particularly on developing countries like Ghana. The country is vulnerable to rising sea levels, droughts, increasing temperatures and erratic rainfall which adversely impacts infrastructure, hydropower production, food security and coastal and agricultural livelihoods.

On March 15, 2022, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) State Administration for Market Regulation and National Standardization Committee released National Food Safety Standard for Drinking Water Quality (GB5749-2022), which entered into force on April 1, 2023.

On May 30, 2023, the State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced another extension to Section 301 retaliatory tariff exclusions on 12 agricultural products, including shrimp for cultivation, whey for feed, fishmeal for feed, alfalfa and seven hardwood products through December 31, 2023.

On June 2, 2023, China notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) under G/SPS/N/CHN/1278/Add.1 the amended Entry and Exit Inspection and Quarantine Phytosanitary Certificate for Re-Export of China.