Wheat,wheat farmers,Wheat imports Stories

Government bans wheat imports to protect local farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

The government aims to encourage increased wheat production and shield farmers from exploitation.

State releases 7.5 million bags of fertiliser ahead of 2025 planting season
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 21, 2024

The fertiliser subsidy programme, launched by President William Ruto's administration, has attempted to ease the financial burden on farmers.

Russia seeks more control over global food prices with BRICS grain exchange
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

President Vladimir Putin wants to build up BRICS as a counterweight to the West in global politics and trade.

New Bill proposes to give government powers to dictate commodity prices
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 07, 2024

The Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was presented in Parliament, proposes that the CS should be accorded powers to deter...

[HOLD FOR QUOTES] Ethiopia partners with India to become self-sufficient wheat producer
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 15, 2024

The focus is on enhancing wheat productivity in Ethiopia's Afar and Oromia lowlands, regions crucial for its cultivation amid frequent droughts and ot...

China approves first gene-edited wheat in step to open up GM tech to food crops
Reuters  |  May 09, 2024

Beijing is also expected to pass new rules this year for the labelling of genetically modified crops used in food products.

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