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Government Policy & Regulatory
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Kenya sets new maize seed prices to enhance food security
The State has allocated KSh 2 billion (US$15.45M) to the subsidy programme, and the directive instructs the Kenya Seed Company Limited to harmonize and distribute the subsidized seed.
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Sri Lanka to establish committee to determine maize prices, regulate imports
The grain is used mainly in poultry feed formulations, where maize can account for 50–60% of compound feed rations.
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Kenyan scientists defend voluntary adoption of Bt maize in ongoing High Court case
Farmers will retain full freedom to choose between GM, hybrid, improved, or indigenous seed varieties.
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US, Indonesia trade pact opens tariff-free channel for US grains
The deal reduces US tariffs on Indonesian goods to 19% from 32%.
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Ireland moves to rebuild flour milling capacity with US$ 5.5M support scheme
Enterprise Ireland will oversee and administer the initiative and will engage directly with firms considering new or expanded milling operations of scale.