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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,...

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Maize News in English

Industry players warn of imminent food crisis on maize shortage, rising prices

Kenya faces a maize crisis as prices soar 45% since January, threatening food security and poultry farming. With maize flour prices rising,...

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Rice News in English

Singapore : Project by Singapore lab to cultivate rice sustainably wins WEF award

SINGAPORE: Researchers at Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory (TLL) have launched the Decarbonising Rice initiative to reduce methane emissions, conserve water, and boost...