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Local white maize harvest prompts import ban

Namibia expects a 2025 white maize harvest of 72,880 tonnes, with 60,370 tonnes to be marketed locally. To protect domestic producers, an...

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Sri Lanka poultry exports blocked by maize autarky, import licensing

Sri Lanka’s poultry export growth is hampered by maize import restrictions, says Ceylon Grain Elevators. With local maize meeting under 50% of...

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Government cracks down on harmful pesticide imports

Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture is cracking down on harmful pesticide imports, citing health risks like cancer. Principal Secretary Paul Ronoh urged public...

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Trump tariffs are working: Thailand ditches maize import duty

Thailand has announced a major cut in import duties on U.S. corn to lower animal feed costs, aiming to support its livestock...

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US steps up pressure on Kenya to level playing field on maize imports

The U.S. has urged Kenya to ease steep tariffs and tough regulations on maize imports, calling the 50% duty on U.S. corn...

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Food security at risk as State faces hiccups in fertiliser distribution

Delays in fertiliser distribution risk derailing President Ruto’s food security promise, a cornerstone of his Kenya Kwanza manifesto. Despite government assurances of...