AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety: Suriname’s agricultural exporters warn that weak pesticide oversight could endanger public health and undermine produce exports. The exporters say an action plan and expertise have been available since 2019, after reports of vegetables rejected over excessive pesticide residues. Rainforest Monitoring: Mongabay’s reporting on proposed Mennonite land deals and forest clearing helped fuel scrutiny in Suriname; the government has since created a task force to investigate illegal occupation and clearing. Medical Technology: A new US$390,000 endoscopy centre at Paramaribo’s Academic Hospital aims to reduce six-to-eight-month waits for gastrointestinal examinations and improve early diagnosis and treatment.
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