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Kenya 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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Rice News in English

Malaysia : 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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Sugar News in English

UGANDA 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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Sugar News in English

Kenya : 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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Sugar News in English

BARASA: 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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Sugar News in English

Raw 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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Maize News in English

Kenya : 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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Edible Oil News in English

Kenya : 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....