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Regulatory & Govt. Policy
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Kenya sugar farmers back import levy hike as industry pushes for sector revival
Farmers welcome higher sugar import levy, saying it will protect local producers and revive the industry amid ongoing reforms, despite concerns over potential consumer price increases.
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Australia confirms second H5N1 bird flu case in Western Australia
Authorities move to prevent spillover into poultry and agriculture systems.
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Spain’s ASF control measures deemed insufficient by scientific committee
Committee warns disease containment could worsen without stronger nationwide coordination.
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Kenya extends coffee sector reforms to 2027
Kenya has extended coffee sector reforms to 2027 as the Nairobi Coffee Exchange records Kes 31.7 billion in sales, reflecting strong farmer confidence and market resilience.
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Uganda sugar stakeholders warn proposed excise duty hike could cut farmer earnings, depress cane prices
Uganda’s sugar industry stakeholders warn that a proposed excise duty increase could reduce cane prices, strain farmers, and weaken production in key growing regions.