date:Oct 17, 2022
nistry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, among other stakeholders, voiced their concerns yesterday during a European Union-MAAIF engagement that attracted sector players from across the country.
Fred Zake, the executive Director of Hortifresh, a business membership organization for fresh fruit and vegetable sector, said the lack of direct cargo flights to the EU -which is the biggest market for horticulture produce- raises the cost of transportation and also reduces the shelf life