Cooperatives & Communities
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Delhi turns into fortress as thousands of farmers march to Indian capital
DELHI, February 13, 2024 – Police in northern India have fired tear gas to prevent thousands of protesting farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on Delhi. According to the BBC, The…
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Kenya: Govt to help raise milk prices at farm gates
NAIROBI, February 13, 2024 – While attending a Sunday Mass at St. Andrew Kaggwa Catholic Church in Kwanza Constituency, Trans Nzoia County, Kenya’s Vice President, Rigathi Gachagua disclosed to the faithful that…
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MAAIF partners with Amuria district to boost oilseed production
AMURIA, February 12, 2024 – At least 25 farmer groups from Amuria district have been selected to pilot oilseed production under the National Oilseeds Project [NOSP]. The project is implemented by the…
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Livestock farmers to pay for FMD vaccines
KAMPALA, February 12, 2024 – Livestock farmers in the country will meet the cost of purchasing vaccines for foot and mouth disease [FMD]. This is according to the Minister of Agriculture, Animal…
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Over 350 farmer cooperatives supported to boost value addition
JINJA, February 12, 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAF] has so far supported 358 farmer cooperatives/ organisations across the country to construct storage facilities and install value…
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Report shows farmers earn more with Living Income Reference Price
BONN, February 10, 2024 – Cocoa farmers who were paid a living income reference price earned on average about 15 percent more compared to government regulated farmgate prices, according to a new report published…
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Over 900 leaders gathered at the 23rd Conference of Cooperatives of the Americas
COMAYAGUA, February 9, 2024 – Cooperatives, government officials, and representatives of international organisations debated the future of the Economy during the largest regional meeting held recently in Comayagua, Honduras, and broadcast live…
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Farmers advised to use improved agricultural inputs to boost production
KWEEN, February 9, 2024: Farmers in Bugisu and Sebei sub-regions have been advised to use improved agricultural inputs in order to boost farm production and productivity, hence ensuring food security in the…
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TZ: TCDC enters MoU with Tigo to provide payment services to cooperative farmers
DODOMA, February 8, 2024 – The Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission [TCDC] and telecom company Tigo have signed a memorandum of understanding [MoU] where cooperative farmers selling their produce will be paid through…
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Global coffee exports rose 12.6 percent in December 2023
KAMPALA, February 8, 2024 – According to the latest report released by the International Coffee Organisation [ICO], global green bean exports in December 2023 hit 10.87 million bags, as compared with 9.66mln…
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