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Excitement as Hoima City gets modern abattoir
HOIMA, February 14, 2024 – Residents in Hoima City are excited about the ongoing construction of the modern abattoir in Kyentale Ward in Hoima West Division. The construction of the much-needed facility…
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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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Govt decries immature fish on local market, calls for sustainable harvesting of mukene
KAMPALA, February 13, 2024 – Government is concerned about immature fish entering the country through Elegu border in Amuru district. Elegu border is shared between Uganda and South Sudan. This was revealed…
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Politics: Late Cecilia Ogwal`s daughter pledges to boost VSLAs
LIRA, February 13, 2024 – Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal, a daughter to the former Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament, Cecilia Atim Ogwal has pledged to continue supporting Village Savings and Loans…
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Saving the environment: Serere locals urged to plant more trees
SERERE, February 13, 2024 – Emmanuel Omoding, the Serere County Member of Parliament has urged residents in Serere district to plant more trees, saying this would help to save the environment from…
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Minister appeals for more funding to end human-wildlife conflicts in game parks
KIRUHURA, February 12, 2024 – The State Minister for Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities, Martin Mugarra, has urged Members of Parliament to push for more funding for Uganda Wildlife Authority [UWA], saying it…
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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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