Posts By The Star
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121Sugar News in EnglishGovernor Barasa, western MPs oppose new sugar sector tax payment system
Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa has voiced his sentiments against the new sugar sector tax and payment charges. Governor Barasa, who had joined...
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141Maize News in EnglishInflation down to a two-year low in March as food prices ease
Decline in prices of food items, fuel and electricity in the month of March brought down the level of inflation to 5.7...
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159Maize News in EnglishFarmers warn maize production could drop over fake fertiliser
Farmers in North Rift have started planting maize amid complaints over delayed distribution of subsidised fertiliser and questionable quality of the input....
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156Edible Oil News in EnglishState turns to local production to cut Sh160bn edible oil import cost
The government is planning to grow sunflower in 34 counties to boost local production of edible oils and cut importation costs. Officials...
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153Rice News in EnglishGood signs for Vietnam’s rice exports this year
HANOI: This year is forecast to be the second consecutive year that rice exports exceed eight million tonnes, bringing in about US$5bil....
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147Wheat News in EnglishRM40mil wheat flour subsidy redirected to RM200mil Payung Rahmah initiative, says Domestic Trade Ministry
KUALA LUMPUR: The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry has refuted claims that the RM40mil subsidy for wheat flour will be terminated....
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187Sugar News in EnglishBARASA: Attempts to lease millers’ nucleus estates must stop
A dangerous narrative is emerging about the leasing of sugarcane nucleus land to moneyed private individuals who may be having highly questionable...
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124Rice News in EnglishKeeping an eye on local white rice to address shortage
PUTRAJAYA: The Prime Minister wants more frequent monitoring and enforcement to be carried out to address the shortage of local white rice...
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136Maize News in English
Mixed feelings as maize prices drop in West Pokot
Maize prices in West Pokot have dropped sharply, with those who have stocked the grain regretting why they did not sell it...
