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Macadamia farmers reject push to join Cooperatives, cite past losses and falling prices

A section of macadamia farmers and traders under the Nuts Traders Association of Kenya (NUTAK) has opposed a government proposal requiring farmers to join cooperative societies, warning that the move could expose growers to financial risks reminiscent of past failures. Speaking during a meeting in Sagana that brought together traders and farmers from seven counties…

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Kenya halts on harvest, trade of macadamia nuts to allow maturity and boost quality

Kenya has imposes temporal halt on the harvesting and trade of domestically produced macadamia nuts from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced. The move aims to allow the crop to reach full maturity and maintain Kenya’s reputation for high-quality macadamia nuts in both local and international…

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