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147Govt. may halve source tax on 28 essentials, will the price decrease?
In a welcome move, the government will halve the source tax to 1% on 28 essential commodities and food grains. This includes...
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119KAM seeks to ringfence VAT refunds
Kenyan manufacturers, represented by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), propose ring-fencing VAT refunds to Parliament, aiming to improve cash flow. They...
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158Palm oil extends gains on better demand from key buyers
Malaysian palm oil futures surged for a second day, closing at 4,033 ringgit per metric ton, driven by demand from India and...
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137Edible oil manufacturers warn of steep price hikes over proposed tax increase
Kenyans brace for tough times ahead as MPs consider a 25% increase in excise duty, potentially causing a surge in basic commodity...
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220Agri dept projects kharif crops on 20 lakh ha in 4 N. Maha dists
Nashik's agriculture department projects kharif crop cultivation on 20.3 lakh hectares in Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, and Nandurbar districts. Major crops include maize,...
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185Research improving food security in Uganda
The Agriculture Ministry, in collaboration with partners like the International Institute for Rural Rescue (IIRR), has conducted extension training sessions across 28...
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138GMO 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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147NARO scores big in maize and rice value addition through research
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda unveiled a strategy to foster collaboration among stakeholders in the agricultural sector....
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169Maize boom means more work for Samco
Samco, an agri-engineering firm in Limerick, saw a 60% turnover increase to €18.8m, driven partly by maize expansion in Ireland. However, profit...
