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Coffee farmers urge gov’t to engage EU over deforestation law
HOIMA, December 10, 2024 — Coffee farmers in Bunyoro subregion are urging government to engage with the European Union [EU] regarding the possibility of relaxing the deforestation law, known as the European…
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NGOs condemn deforestation law delay as EU reaches agreement
BRUSSELS, December 6, 2024 – The European Parliament has reached a provisional agreement to postpone the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] by one year to ensure proper implementation amid strong opposition from countries…
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European legislators vote to approve one year delay to EUDR implementation
LONDON, November 19, 2024 – The European Union [EU] is set to delay the implementation of a deforestation law, which requires heavy due diligence requirements on importers and commodity traders. The EU…
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We are ready to work under MAAIF, says UCDA boss
MBARARA CITY, November 13, 2024 – Lauben Kaimutsya, the Regional Manager of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [ UCDA ] for Southwestern Uganda, has expressed readiness for UCDA officials to transition and…
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EU Council agrees to delay EUDR implementation by one year
BRUSSELS, October 17, 2024 — The European Council has agreed to support the Commission’s proposal to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ] by one year. This postponement…
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Uganda on track to beat December deadline on coffee exports to EU
KAMPALA, October 10, 2024 — Uganda’s coffee exports to the European Union [EU] wouldn’t’ not be affected by the December 2024 deadline of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation [EUDR], according to Minister of…
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EU delays mandate for businesses to curb supply chain deforestation
BRUSSELS, October 3, 2024 – The implementation of the EU’s Regulation on Deforestation-free Products [ EUDR ] will be delayed, following lobbying from nations such as Indonesia and practical challenges progressing policies…
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Uganda’s coffee exports in July hit record-breaking Shs 780bln as country readies for EUDR
KAMPALA, August 21, 2024 – Uganda’s coffee exports in July 2024 set a record of 821, 593 bags valued at US$ 210.48 million [about Shs 780 billion, the highest quantity ever exported in…
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EUDR: US demands delay to protect food businesses
BRUSSELS, June 24, 2024 – The US government has reportedly urged the European Union [EU] to delay its Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], which is set to come into force in December, because the…
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Ethiopian coffee is threatened by European deforestation regulations
PARIS, May 30, 2024 – The export of Ethiopian coffee, a major source of foreign exchange for the country, is facing severe threats from European Union [EU] regulations aimed at combating deforestation…
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