This report synthesizes the current scientific literature concerning the transmission of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, antimicrobial residues and antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) from environmental sources (e.g. contaminated water, soil, manure or human wastes, fertilizers, processing and transportation facilities) to foods and feeds of plant and aquatic a...

The cotton sector in Mali is facing major challenges to overcome, with low export prices, technical hurdles, and a poorly performing state-owned cotton ginner. Some reforms, most notably with regard to the setting of the farmgate procurement price, have already been undertaken, but more is needed to put the sector on a sound financial footing. It is vital that the ...