Business News of Saturday, 25 May 2019Source: 3news.comGovernment suspends export of some vegetablesFile photoThe National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) has suspended, indefinitely, the export of Capsicum, Solanum, Luffa and all leafy vegetables to any international market. A statement signed by Dr. Felicia Ansah-Amprofi, Director Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate of the Food and Agriculture Ministry explained rationale behind the decision:1. The new EU directives to all countries to re-provide dossiers to the EU on the management of harmful organisms on some of the above vegetables. Last year for instance, internal interceptions amounted to 162 while external notifications were 53 due to harmful organisms, it said. The Directorate said it will use the suspension period to address all possible loopholes and challenges before resumption of the export of these commodities.

Source: GhanaWeb May 25, 2019 00:45 UTC