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Agriculture: The wheat procurement conundrum

The country's inflation is expected to drop to 15% due to decreased wheat prices. Importing 3.5 million tonnes contributed to easing inflation....

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Rice News in English

Migori County distributes rice seeds to farmers

Over 100 farmers in Lower Kuja irrigation scheme, Migori county, have received 10,000 kilograms of rice seeds to enhance production, led by...

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Rice News in English

Philippines: world’s largest rice importer again

The Philippines, despite minimal El Niño impact, projects a record rice import of 4.1 MMT, raising concerns over supply practices. USDA's inflated...

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Sugar News in English

Farmers and millers in talks to resolve sugarcane price dispute

Stakeholders are forming a new pricing committee to set fair sugarcane rates. This follows a deadlock between millers, who want to pay...

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Maize News in English

President Ruto Says Kenya to End Maize Imports in 2025

President Ruto announces a significant shift in Kenya's agricultural policy, aiming to halt maize imports by next year and end edible oil...

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Sugar News in English

Weather Update: Amid soaring temperatures in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Centre may issue advisory on sugarcane, pulses soon

Agriculture News: The central government is monitoring crops like sugarcane and pulses amid rising temperatures. Concerns include sugarcane diseases like red rot...

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Maize News in English

Kenya 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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Wheat News in English

The grain drain in Uttar Pradesh

Shajahanpur, UP, struggles with wheat prices despite being a major producer. Powayan Taluk, dubbed Mini Punjab, faces similar challenges. Avtar Singh's family,...