Posts By The Star
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95EnglishCS Linturi orders probe into alleged cane theft at weighbridges
Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi has directed the Agriculture Food Authority to investigate allegations of massive cane theft amid rising concern over weighbridge...
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87EnglishGov’t to put former sugar-cane lands to productive use
The Government is looking to use lands that were once under sugar-cane cultivation to boost the country’s agricultural production. Minister of Agriculture,...
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104EnglishZambia announces restrictions on maize exports
LUSAKA, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) — The Zambian government on Tuesday announced a restriction on the export of maize and mealie meal due...
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143EnglishBig Oil embraces corn as former foes unite
New York: After decades of battling against more ethanol going into US cars, Big Oil is joining Big Agriculture in a push...
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88EnglishHeavy rains displace families, destroy crops in Kiambu
Residents of Tiekuni village in Kiambu are counting losses after heavy rains accompanied by strong winds destroyed crops and houses leaving them...
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95EnglishEldoret police impound Sh3m bhang, ethanol
Police officers in Uasin Gishu have impounded a consignment of bhang and hundreds of litres of ethanol with a street value of...
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86EnglishTrans Nzoia farmers cautioned against over-reliance on maize
Governor George Natembeya and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui have urged farmers in Trans Nzoia to stop over-relying on maize production and...
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110EnglishThai rice exports seen dropping as scramble for supply eases
BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports are expected to drop by 15% this year as a global scramble for the staple food is set...
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107EnglishFarmers shying away from selling maize to NCPB due to low prices
Farmers are shying away from selling maize to the National Cereals and Produce Board due to low prices. The farmers say they get...
