Posts By The Standard Media
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103Sugar 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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129Sugar 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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124Maize 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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123Edible 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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126Sugar 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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124Sugar 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...
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113Sugar News in EnglishWe will revive the sugar sector through leasing, Ruto declares
President William Ruto has vowed to streamline the sugar industry by leasing state-owned sugar mills. He said his administration was keen on leasing...
