Posts By The Star
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144Maize News in EnglishKenya : Climate change could lead to drop in maize production
Trans Nzoia County, a key maize producer in Kenya, faces severe climate change challenges, including drought, floods, and pest outbreaks, which threaten...
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90Sugar News in EnglishKenya Farmers blame AFA for cane poaching menace in Busia
Sugarcane farmers in Busia County blame the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) for favoring Mumias Sugar, leading to increased cane poaching, which...
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103Rice News in EnglishMalaysia : Water supply delays threaten rice crop
Farmers under the Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (Kada) in Kelantan are facing challenges in the upcoming rice planting season due to delayed...
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115Sugar News in EnglishUGANDA ONGIRI: Sugar sector is booming, let’s export the surplus
At a recent diplomatic event, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni requested support for Uganda’s surplus sugar exports to Kenya. However, Kenya, now self-sufficient...
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118Sugar News in EnglishKenya : Sh1.3 billion testing units ignored as sugar firms ‘rob’ farmers
An audit revealed that 11 sugar companies have not operationalized cane testing units installed four years ago, undermining a quality-based payment system...
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124Sugar News in EnglishBARASA: Why immediate enactment of Kenya Sugar Bill is critical
The Sugar Bill, 2022 is a crucial legislative development aimed at revitalizing Kenya's sugar industry. After delays and alleged tampering in the...
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158Sugar News in EnglishRaw sugar extends gains on Brazil output: New York
Raw sugar prices rose in New York due to concerns about lower output in Brazil due to dry weather. This has tightened...
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125Maize News in EnglishKenya : How Ruto managed to lower price of unga in two years
In his two years in office, President William Ruto's administration focused on agricultural reforms, reducing farm input costs and boosting production. Key...
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124Edible Oil News in EnglishKenya : Lugari farmers urged to embrace sunflower cultivation
Lugari sub-county residents are encouraged to adopt sunflower farming to boost local edible oil production. Officials emphasize sunflower's economic benefits and affordability....
