Posts By The Star
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104Maize News in EnglishUnderstanding differences between GMO and hybrid crops : Kenya
Dr. Eliud Kireger and Prof. Theoplius Mutui explain that GMOs are engineered with specific traits like drought tolerance and disease resistance through...
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107Wheat News in EnglishAncient wild relatives of wheat offer hope for climate-resilient crops – study
A CIMMYT study reveals that ancient wild wheat relatives could combat climate change challenges. These resilient varieties, preserved in 155 genebanks, offer...
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87Rice News in EnglishKenya secures Sh30m to boost rice production, slash imports
Kenya plans to cut rice imports by 50% over the next five years through a Sh30 million initiative. Agriculture and Livestock Development...
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85Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishKenya : One arrested as DCI seizes two tankers transporting ethanol
A suspect was arrested in connection with the seizure of ethanol along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway, following an operation by DCI detectives and...
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104Sugar News in EnglishSugarcane farmers lined up for hefty bonuses starting end of the year : Kenya
Kenyan sugarcane farmers will start receiving bonuses from their produce this year, as part of the Kenya Kwanza administration's reforms in the...
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109Sugar News in EnglishGovernment reviews sugarcane prices after farmers’ uproar : Kenya
The Kenyan government has slightly increased the sugarcane price to Sh5,000 per ton, following farmers' protests over the initial Sh4,950 rate set...
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95Maize News in EnglishHigh food crop prices loom as traders cut imports
Kenya's new import levy on food crops is causing concerns of potential shortages and price hikes. Traders are reducing imports due to...
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104Maize News in EnglishMaize buying mission turns tragic as two men are killed in Moiben
In Uasin Gishu County, two people—a lorry turnboy and a local villager—were attacked and killed by unknown assailants at Tugen estate. The...
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99Maize News in EnglishFertiliser plan to boost maize seed production in Trans Nzoia
Farmers in Trans Nzoia county are set to benefit from Yara East Africa’s advanced fertilizer solutions, which aim to increase maize seed...
