Posts By The Star
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35Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Boost for sugarcane farmers as state increases prices to Sh5,300
Kenya's Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh announced an increase in the minimum sugarcane price to Sh5,300 per tonne, effective February 10, 2025....
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36Rice News in EnglishThailand’s rice exports hit six-year high in 2024
Thailand's rice exports surged 27% in 2024, reaching 225.66 billion baht (US$6.43 billion), surpassing projections of 9 million tonnes. The rise was...
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70Maize News in EnglishKenya : Biosafety authority set to assess public views on GM maize
Kenyan farmers may soon grow Bt maize, pending public approval. The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) is reviewing public feedback on the release...
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65Rice News in EnglishVietnam rice export hits a fresh record of US$5bil
Vietnam exported 8.05 million tonnes of rice worth over $5 billion by mid-November 2024, a record value driven by high global rice...
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91Rice News in EnglishThai rice prices surge in 2024 as demand outstrips supply
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry announced rising rice prices for 2024, driven by increased demand and low mill stock. Jasmine rice prices hit 16,000...
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91Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishSouth Dakota set to pull pipeline law in blow for US ethanol
A proposed $8.9 billion carbon-capture pipeline in the U.S. Corn Belt has faced a setback in South Dakota, where voters approved the...
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99Wheat News in EnglishRussian wheat export shipments to dip
Russian wheat exports are expected to decline in November after reaching record highs in October due to new export restrictions and decreased...
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134Sugar News in EnglishKenya Sugar prices up despite increase in imports, lower factory rates
Despite increased sugarcane production and falling factory prices, consumers are still facing higher sugar prices. A two-kilogram packet now costs Sh249 to...
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144Maize News in EnglishKenya : Climate change could lead to drop in maize production
Trans Nzoia County, a key maize producer in Kenya, faces severe climate change challenges, including drought, floods, and pest outbreaks, which threaten...
