TEA REGULATIONS 2020
The lawmakers say some particulars are not in the interest of the counties
Bills duplicate roles of agencies in Agriculture ministry, says lobby
Others seek to take over functions run by the national and county governments.
Small mature swarm of desert locusts sighted in Mandera — FAO
Control has been taking place and is no longer a big threat
We have enough food to last until April 2021 — Munya
Harvesting of maize in the North Rift region hampered by rains
Allow cane farmers to pick mills of choice, Munya tells governors
CS says a liberalised market is good for growers as companies will offer competitive prices.
TEA REFORMS
Meant to increase farmers' revenues, do away with middlemen and brokers.
State to start reviving cotton ginneries
Currently, only seven cotton ginneries are fully operational, says AFA
Eastern gets 16.3 metric tonnes of Bt cotton seeds
Misunderstanding, suspicion, deliberate campaign to discredit benefits among challenges.
WEATHER UPDATE
Rains in several parts of the country will be below average and poorly distributed.
Implement asbestos ban to save lives, state told
Environmental watchdog says dangerous material still used in thousands of homes, schools and commercial buildings.