Agriculture and Food Authority Archives

KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 26 — Sugarcane farmers within the Nyando Sugarbelt have proposed a two-year delay before the roll out of the Quality-Based Cane Payment System (QBCPS).

Farmers in Kisumu expressed optimism about the proposed QBCPS Regulations 2023, which would base sugarcane payments on sucrose content rather than tonnage....

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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....

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Wheat News in English

Rice, wheat flour prices to rise on new cereals’ custom levy

Starting August 12, Kenya has imposed a two percent levy on cereal imports, leading to higher prices for rice and wheat flour....

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Sugar News in English

Government 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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Sugar News in English

Sugar glut forces Kenya to seek export market

Kenya is set to become a net sugar exporter following a dramatic increase in production, which now totals 83,500 metric tonnes per...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar production to rebound as harvesting ban expires -BMI

Following the four-month ban on sugar milling by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), sugarcane production in Kenya is set to increase...

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Sugar News in English

Stakeholders laud revival of struggling sugar industry by State

Sugarcane stakeholders in Western Kenya praised the government for revitalizing the struggling sugar industry. Richard Ogendo of KESGA highlighted debt settlements, increased...