# Namibia’s ministry of Agriculture has lifted the temporary ban on importing and transporting maize seeds from South Africa. The ban was imposed after the detection of Goss’s wilt, caused by a bacterial pathogen, in previous imports. The ministry’s spokesperson, Simon Nghipandulwa says new phytosanitary guidelines have been introduced to prevent plant diseases. Importers must now follow strict regulations. He urges vigilance to protect Namibia’s crop health and agricultural sustainability:
Namibia lifts ban on South African maize seed imports [SOUND]
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