EUDR
The European Commission has put forward a proposal to extend its deforestation rules to cover soluble coffee. The move aims to close a loophole that allowed companies to bypass checks on imports.
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Cocoa farmers in Ondo State's forest reserves have urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to review a new forest farming policy they describe as crippling. The policy requires hefty fees for mapping and agroforestry, alongside short-term permits, threatening their livelihoods. Farmers highlight disparities with large investors who receive favorable long-term leases.