Posts By The Star
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70Maize News in EnglishKenya : Relief for farmers as Kakamega launches maize milling plant
A new maize milling plant in Lugari, Kakamega county, will benefit 1,800 farmers, with capacity to support up to 5,000. The facility,...
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61Sugar News in EnglishWetang’ula: Kenya government committed to reviving sugar industry
Kenya is advancing efforts to revive its sugar industry, with Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and President William Ruto reaffirming commitment to reforms. Measures...
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87Rice News in EnglishRM7mil allocated for drought mitigation in Malaysia’s rice granaries
The Malaysian government has allocated RM7 million to upgrade irrigation infrastructure in key rice-producing areas to mitigate drought impacts, Deputy Agriculture Minister...
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121Rice News in EnglishVietnam boosts rice trade through 2030
Vietnam is intensifying efforts to boost rice exports through 2030, focusing on trade promotion, export diversification, and upgraded processing capacity. Authorities urge...
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85Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Boost for farmers as sugarcane prices raised to Sh5,500 per tonne
Sugarcane farmers in Kenya will earn more as the Kenya Sugar Board raises the cane price from Sh5,300 to Sh5,500 per tonne,...
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169Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane production in Kenya
President William Ruto aims to position Kenya as a sugar exporter by 2027, citing revived industry efforts. Key steps include writing off...
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121Sugar News in EnglishKisumu leaders demand immediate halt to sugar mills leasing
Kisumu County leaders have urged President Ruto to halt the leasing of Chemelil, Muhoroni, and Miwani sugar factories, citing lack of transparency,...
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150Sugar News in EnglishImplement 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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140Rice News in EnglishRice 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...
