Agriculture Headlines (September 15th, 2023- September 21th, 2023)
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- Renewed warning on pork imports as holiday nears: The Ministry of Agriculture on October 18 warned against bringing pork products into the country, as it enters peak season for imports from countries affected by African swine fever. Mid-Autumn Festival sees more imports of pork products such as savory mooncakes than any other time of year, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency Director-General Chiou Chwei-jang (邱垂章) told reporters after a meeting on the nation’s response to the deadly disease affecting pigs.