Posts By The Star
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185Maize News in EnglishGMO maize, potatoes ready for market, says agency
The National Biosafety Authority plans to introduce 42 GMO crop varieties pending court decisions. CEO Dr. Roy Mugiira notes maize, cassava, and...
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251Maize News in EnglishKenya grew 48 million bags of maize on good rains in 2023
Kenya's agriculture sector reversed its negative growth trend, achieving a 7% growth in 2023 due to favorable weather and government interventions, including...
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221Sugar News in EnglishCane workers threaten to protest on Madaraka Day over arrears
Sugarcane workers in Bungoma plan to protest on Madaraka Day over unpaid arrears exceeding Sh3 billion. Through KUSPAW, led by Secretary General...
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345Edible Oil News in EnglishInvestor gets ADC nod to grow crops in vast Galana farm
In Kilifi County, a private investor secured approval to cultivate 40,000 acres of Agricultural Development Corporation land. Nyumba Foundation plans to grow...
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209Rice News in EnglishStartup promises to fix rice farming’s methane problem
Singapore-based startup Rize secures US$14 million in Series A funding to combat rice farming's significant methane emissions. Co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures,...
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215Rice News in EnglishS’wak firm develops rice substitute made from sago starch
Sarawak's innovation in food security takes a leap forward as Craun Research unveils a breakthrough: sago starch transformed into a rice substitute....
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217Rice News in EnglishThailand’s rice exports increase in both numbers and value; India still world No.1 exporter
Thailand's rice exports surged in Q1, reaching 2.46 million tonnes, a 19.4% increase. March exports declined slightly. Fragrant rice exports dipped by...
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184Maize News in EnglishFarmers can now access armyworm-resistant maize seeds
Researchers release armyworm-resistant maize varieties after six years of farmer losses. New seeds approved by Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture offer hope to...
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202Rice News in EnglishS. Korea to share rice farming techniques at African Summit
Kenya is set to benefit from South Korea's K-rice belt initiative, aimed at enhancing food security in Africa by providing quality rice...
