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Implement sugar development levy, sugar research, farmers tell KSB

The Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers is urging immediate enforcement of parts of the Sugar Act, including activating the Sugar Development...

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Rice News in English

Rice stockpile sufficient for over six months amid India-Pakistan conflict, says deputy agriculture minister

Malaysia’s rice stockpile stands at 200,000 metric tonnes—enough for 6.6 months—amid global supply concerns. Deputy Minister Arthur Kurup assured diversified sourcing and...

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Maize News in English

Maize flour prices surge as supply shortage bites

Maize flour prices in Kenya have surged, with 2kg packs now retailing between Sh150–Sh169 due to maize shortages and rising grain costs....

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane farmers welcome move to lease sugar firms

Sugarcane farmers have welcomed the government’s plan to lease Nzoia, Chemilil, Muhoroni, and Sony sugar mills, citing hopes for improved efficiency, reduced...

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Sugar News in English

Fire engulfs acres of sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrikoi

A sugarcane plantation in Angata Barrikoi, Transmara South, was torched by unknown individuals amid ongoing land dispute tensions. The fire, suspected to...

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Maize News in English

95000 vulnerable Nakuru farmers benefit from 40 tonnes of free maize seeds

About 9500 farmers in Nakuru county have benefited from 40 tonnes of certified maize seeds from the county government of Nakuru. The...

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Rice News in English

Thai rice exports in 2025 struggling, downward target revision ahead

Thailand’s rice exports for Q1 2025 dropped 30%, totaling 2.1 million tonnes, prompting a revision of export targets. This decline is due...

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Sugar News in English

Why coffee, tea and sugarcane farmers are earning better – Kindiki

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki credited better earnings for coffee, tea, and sugarcane farmers to the government's crackdown on cartels. Speaking in Meru,...