Maize
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Kenya opens up Galana-Kulalu irrigation scheme to private investors, grants Twiga Foods 20,000 acre lease
KENYA – In a fresh attempt to revive Galana-Kulalu and spur growth in local food production, the government of Kenya has opened up the multi-billion…
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Kenyan farmers allowed to grow maize in Zambia in latest push by the state to boost local supply
KENYA – Zambia has agreed to allow Kenyan farmers to conduct large-scale maize farming within its territory provided they export their products back to their…
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US Trade Representative (USTR) requests talks with Mexico on GM corn import dispute
USA- US Trade Representative Katherine Tai has requested talks with Mexico to resolve the current dispute over GM corn imports from the USA. Mexican President…
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Kenyan millers stare at losses as parliament rejects disbursement of maize subsidy funds
KENYA – Maize millers in Kenya are staring at possible losses following the country’s legislature’s move to reject the disbursement of KES2.9 billion to pay…
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Moroccan cereal production contracts 60% in 2022 as biting drought impacts agricultural output
MOROCCO – Drought and low rainfall drives Moroccan cereal production down by 60% to mark the largest decrease in the North African region in 2022,…