Posts By The Standard Media
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103Maize News in EnglishFood shortage: Floods sweep away hope of bumper harvest
Heavy rains devastate farms in Trans Nzoia, Kenya, causing fears of food shortage. Maize crops submerged, farmers face significant losses. Floods hit...
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102Maize News in EnglishFood crisis looms as farmers warn of total crop failure
Kenya's food security threatened by floods devastating agricultural heartlands, including Rift Valley, Nyanza, Coastal areas, and Mount Kenya. Farmers foresee soaring food...
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112Maize News in EnglishTechnology-driven fertiliser application boosted maize production in 2023: Ruto
President William Ruto advocates for a continent-wide green revolution through subsidized fertilizer use in Africa. He highlights Kenya's success, distributing inputs to...
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87Sugar News in EnglishFarmers: Millers’ threat to shut crushing over new prices ‘selfish’
Sugarcane farmers express dismay as millers threaten to halt operations over court-mandated price increase. The ordered Sh5,900 per tonne deemed fair by...
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101Sugar News in EnglishMillers threaten to shut down over court order to increase cane prices
Kenyan sugar millers are under threat of closure following a court order to raise sugarcane buying prices. The court's April 24 ruling...
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91Maize News in EnglishFears of maize seed crisis as floods hit Perkerra irrigation scheme
Farmers contracted by Kenya Seed Company in Marigat, Baringo county suffer losses as floods destroy maize farms. Despite anticipation of a bumper...
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92Edible Oil News in EnglishGovernor Wanga distributes sunflower seeds to 7,000 farmers
Homa Bay County promotes sunflower farming, distributing seeds to 7,000 farmers for empowerment and jobs.
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105Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane farmers blame AFA of ‘siding with cartels’ as prices drop
"Sugarcane farmers express frustration with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), accusing it of favoring cartels over their interests. They applaud a...
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95Sugar News in EnglishMP calls for regulation of sugar importation
Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi urges Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi to regulate sugar importation to protect farmers. Linturi assures no privatization of...
