KENYA – The leading dairy processing company in East Africa, Brookside Dairy Limited has announced it would pay an additional shilling for every kilo of raw milk supplied to it from Wednesday, 1 April to cushion dairy farmers against the economic effects of coronavirus. The increase will see the processor pay

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) will start trading in maize following a Cabinet directive to the Ministry of Agriculture to establish a trading division. The move that will help NCPB grow revenues is part of the far-reaching reforms the government wants implemented at the grain handler in the

With the Federal Government’s resolve to encourage firms to backwardly integrate their processes, as well as the prevailing economic situation in the country, there are indications that new mergers and acquisitions are expected in the food, beverages and dairy industry. Indeed, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last month, restricted

The International Trade Centre (ITC) has announced the launch of the Market Price Information portal, an online database that will provide access to live updates and prices for more than 100 agricultural products. Launched with a view to improve transparency in trade and help improve the decision-making processes for micro,