Agriculture & Food Security
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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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ADM launches new partnership with American Farmland Trust to strengthen American farmer resilience
Through the partnership, ADM Cares and AFT will engage American farmers to offer direct technical assistance for succession planning, connections to production resources and peer networks, and grant funding to support productivity, market access, and farmer well-being.
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Olam Agri commissions US$40M pasta production plant in Ghana
The US$40 million investment strengthens Olam Agri’s wheat milling and pasta manufacturing capabilities in West Africa and represents a major milestone in Ghana’s drive to deepen domestic production, enhance food security, and accelerate industrial growth.
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Iraq reopens Umm Qasr grain berth to boost wheat imports
The rehabilitated berth will serve as Iraq’s primary entry point for wheat shipments, enabling faster vessel unloading and more efficient transfer of imports into storage and distribution networks.
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Bayer East Africa warns farmers against fake seeds ahead of long rains
The company urges growers to buy certified seeds to protect yields and household incomes.