Govt. Policy & Regulatory
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Kenya faces questions over US$31M maize flour subsidy spent without parliamentary approval
The funds, which had been placed under the Department’s recurrent budget, were used to pay maize flour millers.
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Egypt partners with Poland’s Feerum to localize grain silo manufacturing, boost food security
The company will be jointly owned by Samcrete Egypt, a leading domestic construction and industrial firm, and Feerum S.A., a Polish manufacturer specializing in grain storage and drying systems
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Zimbabwe lifts maize import ban but imposes sourcing quota
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen welcomed the lifting of the ban, saying that the move marked a return to sound economic principles in the Southern African region.
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Nigeria moves to establish National Rice Council to boost self-sufficiency
Rice shortfall in Nigeria has left the country reliant on imports valued at nearly US$2 billion annually.
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US-China deal opens door for American soybean farmers
This move is expected to inject much-needed revenue into the U.S. agricultural sector, which has suffered billions in losses due to the prolonged trade war and reduced Chinese demand.