All posts tagged "farmers"
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184Sugar News in EnglishKenya: Sugarcane farmers up in arms over proposed transport tax
Sugarcane farmers, represented by the Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers (KNSF), oppose the proposed 16% VAT on sugarcane transport in the...
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154Maize News in EnglishTanzania urges maize farmers to eye export markets
Tanzania's Ministry of Agriculture is urging maize farmers to explore neighboring markets for surplus as the country anticipates a bumper harvest. The...
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226Sugar News in EnglishCane farmers oppose proposed 16% VAT on transportation
Sugar cane farmers in Kenya have opposed the proposed 16% VAT on cane transportation to factories, as outlined in the Finance Bill...
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206Maize News in EnglishResearch 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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180Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishCan ethanol power India’s vehicles?
India plans to introduce ethanol-based flex-fuel vehicles utilizing local crops to reduce crude oil dependence and provide cleaner fuel. This initiative aims...
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178Wheat News in EnglishRecord Wheat Procurement Boosts Farmer Incomes and Food Security
This year's wheat procurement has exceeded last year's, reaching 26.25 million tonnes, benefiting 2.23 million farmers with ₹59,715 crore payments at MSP....
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176Rice News in EnglishMigori 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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184Maize News in EnglishS.Africa’s maize planting area seen up 7% on higher prices and good weather
South African maize farmers are poised to expand planting by 7% in the 2020/2021 season, according to a Reuters survey. Anticipated at...
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179Wheat News in EnglishWheat Still Strong Heading Into Holiday Weekend
Wheat markets closed mixed on Friday, with Chicago down ¾ while Kansas City gained 8 ½ to 11 ¼ points. MPLS spring...
