Daily Archives: January 21, 2015

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EU removes ban on Indian mangoes

This entry was posted in EU and tagged EU India Mango restrictions on January 21, 2015 by WVB

Defra has welcomed an EU vote to remove a ban on the import of mangoes from India, paving the way for trade in the fruit to resume. Experts from the UK Government’s plant health and seeds inspectorate worked with the Indian authorities to help them prepare for an EU audit […]

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Poverty in Ethiopia Down 33 Percent Since 2000

This entry was posted in Africa Ethiopia and tagged Agribusiness poverty reduction on January 21, 2015 by WVB

Agricultural growth was the main driver of poverty reduction in Ethiopia since 2000, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Poverty Assessment. Poverty in Ethiopia fell from 44 percent in 2000 to 30 percent in 2011, which translated to a 33 percent reduction in the share of people living in […]

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