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149Edible Oil News in EnglishHow Finance bill will change edible oil prices
Consumers face a potential Sh160 hike per liter for edible oil if the Finance Bill 2024's proposed 25% excise duty on raw...
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137Maize News in EnglishMaize and trade: Free lesson for Kenya from México
In a March report, US trade officials criticized Kenya's maize aflatoxin limits, deeming them lower than US standards. These concerns, echoing those...
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108Sugar News in EnglishImproper pricing mechanism adds to sugarcane growers’ problems
Pakistan's sugarcane farmers face exploitation by mills, delayed payments, and unfair pricing, impacting their profitability. Agricultural economist Dr. Naeem advocates for research,...
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114Maize News in EnglishLessons from Africa’s largest producer of GMO maize
African countries grapple with GMO adoption amid food security concerns and climate change challenges. South Africa leads in GMO cultivation; Nigeria and...
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104Maize News in EnglishNew technology to cut costs for maize farmers
For many years, farmers have grappled with rising costs of hybrid maize seeds. However, they can now access cheaper hybrid maize seeds,...
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93Sugar News in EnglishPSMA asks govt to allow sugar exports to earn $1.2b
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has asked the government to allow sugar exports, which can earn 1.2 billion US dollars...
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124EnglishMPs reject plan to merge Muhoroni, Chemilil sugar factories
Parliament has rejected the proposed merger of Chemilil and Muhoroni sugar companies saying it would lead to job losses and adversely affect...
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147EnglishKenya’s spending on food imports exceeds machinery by Sh61bn
Kenya’s expenditure on food imports jumped by nearly Sh100 billion in the 12 months to September 2023, underlining the devastating impact of...
