Phytosanitary inefficiencies are slowing seed trade across Africa
Border delays, inconsistent regulations, and costly paper-based systems continue to hamper the movement of seed across Africa, raising concerns about efficiency, competitiveness, and food security.Speaking at the African Seed Trade Association Congress (AFSTA) in Cape Town, Western Cape, this week, Kennedy Mangwana, technical manager at the AFSTA, outlined a range of persistent bottlenecks affecting seed trade on the continent.Read More