Agriculture Policy News
Counties receive potato basic seed to produce certified seeds
6 Counties have received 25 tons of potato basic seed for planting to produce certified
May 18, 2020
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Restrictions on Cross Border Movement Affecting Seed Supply Chain – COMESA
Restrictions on cross border movement imposed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic by countries in
May 5, 2020
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Proposed tea regulations will strangle farmers – KTDA
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has said that the proposed Crops (Tea Industry) Regulations 2020
May 5, 2020
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Kenya has enough food despite Covid-19 pandemic- Munya
There is enough food in the country not withstanding the challenges brought about by the
May 4, 2020
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Munya – KTDA abused it’s market power
As he launched the revised draft of tea regulations today, Agriculture CS Peter Munya didn’t
April 16, 2020
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Agriculture CS outlines proposed tea sector reforms
The long-awaited tea reforms in the tea industry have started taking shape with the government
April 16, 2020
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FAO boosts Rwanda’s preparedness for a potential Desert locust invasion
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) through its Regional Commission for Controlling
April 13, 2020
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Agriculture Ministry proposes guidelines to ensure stability in the food supply chain during COVID-19 pandemic
The Ministry of Agriculture in Kenya has developed protocols and guidelines to facilitate operations within
April 4, 2020
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Munya assures of enough food and unrestricted farm produce transport
There is sufficient food supply in the country despite the Coronavirus pandemic. The Minister of
April 1, 2020
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Covid-19 – Let food flow freely
By QU Dongyu, Director-General FAO The COVID-19 pandemic is putting enormous strains on the public
March 31, 2020
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Uganda moves to eliminate counterfeit and adulterated agro-inputs.
Uganda has agreed on ten priority areas of collaboration to eliminate counterfeit and adulterated agro-inputs.
March 24, 2020
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Locust invasion report in Uganda
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries in Uganda (MAAIF) has given an update
March 24, 2020
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Nyeri County pilots e-voucher to acquire input subsidies.
The use of e-vouchers by farmers in Kenya to acquire inputs is nearing reality as
March 9, 2020
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Increasing awareness about rabies in Uganda
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has concluded a series of joint
February 27, 2020
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Hunger threatens over half of the population in South Sudan
Food security worsened significantly in areas hit by last year’s floods Some 6.5 million people
February 21, 2020
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AGRA partners with county to increase maize production
AGRA partners with Kiambu County Kiambu County Government in Kenya has partnered with Alliance for
February 11, 2020
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Zambia working towards food and nutrition security
The state of food and nutrition security has come into constant focus as the agricultural
February 6, 2020
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Uganda Agriculture Minister lays out plans for the season
What should Uganda farmers expect in the first season of 2020? The Minister of Agriculture,
January 29, 2020
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We are buying excess rice – Munya
The Kenya National Trading Corporation will purchase all excess rice from Kano Plains and Mwea
January 26, 2020
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KTDA finally snared by the President
“The Kenya Tea Development Agency (Holdings) Limited (KTDA) welcomes the address by H.E. President, Hon.
January 17, 2020
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Locusts may spread further-warns FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has given out a warning
January 17, 2020
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New KPCU Board officially inaugurated
The inaugural board of the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (New KPCU) was officially inaugurated
January 7, 2020
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Kenyan Cabinet approves Kshs. 3 Billion Cherry Advance Revolving Fund regulations to boost coffee
The Rules and Regulations required to govern the Kshs. 3 Billion Cherry Advance Revolving Fund
January 6, 2020
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Need to harness youth’s potential to end hunger -FAO
Youth face immense challenges, reason why it is imperative to scale up youth-focused initiatives and
December 19, 2019
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All livestock in Kenya to be registered under new proposed regulations
The new livestock regulations being formulated will change the way animals and their products are
December 17, 2019
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World food prices jump in November
By Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) World food prices rose significantly in November, reaching their
December 11, 2019
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Countries come together in a bid to increase agricultural mechanization services access
Several African countries are meeting in Uganda to chart a way forward towards increasing access
December 9, 2019
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Turkana County to use flood water to beat food insecurity
Turkana County in Kenya plans to utilize flood water as part of the County government’s
December 9, 2019
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Uganda deploys milk checkpoints along major highways
The Ugandan Government has taken measures towards increased consumer protection and quality assurance for Milk
December 5, 2019
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Uganda moves to Create a Veterinary Medicine Authority
The Uganda State Minister for Animal Industry, Hon. Joy Kabatsi has said Ministry of Agriculture,
December 3, 2019
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