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Kenya’s new food tax risks trade spat with Tanzania

Kenya’s new 2.0% food import levy on cereals and legumes, introduced by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), is causing tension between...

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Edible Oil News in English

Tanzania leads in Africa for sunflower production

Since June 2023, Tanzania has risen to become Africa’s leading sunflower producer, up from second place. This achievement follows strategic government initiatives...

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Rice News in English

(Hello Africa) Tanzania’s Zanzibar farmers get relief as China introduces new rice variety

In Zanzibar, over 300 rice farmers are benefiting from a new Chinese water-saving, drought-resistant variety introduced in March. The WDR-73 variety, brought...

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Sugar News in English

Tanzania eyes one million tonnes sugar production by by 2030

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan aims to double sugar production, targeting 1 million tonnes by 2030, with a focus on the Democratic...

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Maize News in English

When it comes to food security, NFRA is in control

Tanzania's National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) has expanded its reserves from 150,000 to 360,000 metric tons, aiming for 3 million metric tons...

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Sugar News in English

Tanzania: Kilombero Sugar’s expansion project to be completed by June next year

Kilombero Sugar Company’s 744 billion/- expansion project, set to complete by June 2025, will increase its production capacity from 126,000 to 271,000...

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Sugar News in English

Sugarcane farmers’ income in Uttar Pradesh increases by an average of ₹43,364 per hectare

Uttar Pradesh has significantly boosted sugarcane farmer incomes in recent years. The Sugarcane Department reports an average income increase of ₹43,364 per...

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Sugar News in English

Tanzania : Sugarcane growers’ fear allayed over price drop

Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe recently announced a Sh7 billion budget for Kilombero Valley sugarcane growers to develop nurseries for improved seeds, aiming...