Ministry of Agriculture

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Rice field. PHOTO/@CS_MoALD/X
BUSINESS

Government Warns of Rice Shortage Ahead of Court Ruling on Duty-Free Imports

With food prices already under pressure, the government has raised alarm over a looming rice shortage as Kenya awaits a crucial court ruling...

Kenya Sees Increase in Maize Surplus
ECONOMY

Kenya Sees Increase in Maize Surplus

Surplus stocks of Kenyan maize may increase by more than 28.3 million 50kg bags during the 2023–24 marketing season, data from the State...

KEL Chemicals Caught in the Fake Fertiliser Saga
NEWS

KEL Chemicals Caught in Fake Fertiliser Saga

After the lengthy fake fertiliser saga that has been on since mid-March following rampant discoveries and seizures of what is suspected to be...

Top KTDA officials have been sent home on a three-month compulsory leave by the new board of directors in its first meeting.
BUSINESS

KTDA: Long-serving Bosses Sent Home as New Board Takes Charge

The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA's) new board of directors held its first meeting on Monday, June 21, and sent long-serving Managing Director...

Agriculture and Food Authority of KENYA - AFA
MARKETSTECHNOLOGY

Agriculture and Food Authority Automates Trade Services

Imports & Exports: The  Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Cooperatives has launched a system that automates the issuance of import and export...

FEATURED ARTICLE

Government Move to Lock Out Maize Farmers Faces Opposition

Greenpeace Africa is against the government’s move to lock out Kenyan farmers from supplying their maize to the National Cereals and Produce Board...

Desert Locusts mating. The FAO says that the situation in East Africa is extremely alarming and will get worse with new infestations. www.businesstoday.co.ke
ECONOMY

Fight Against Locusts Should Continue Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic

The government has seemingly slowed down the response against the desert locust invasion which continues in the different parts of the country. With...