Agriculture
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How rural women in Morocco have ventured forth with vinegar
RABAT, October 19, 2024 — In the mountains of central Morocco, apple farming is a way of life. But post-harvest losses and food wastage have brought economic troubles to rural communities. Twenty-four-year-old…
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Buganda, Bugisu politicians unite in bid to save UCDA
KAMPALA, October 18, 2024 — Members of Parliament from the Buganda and Bugisu regions have issued stern warnings against any attempt to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [UCDA], stating that such…
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Small-scale farmers take to the screens of cinema theatres worldwide
Rome, 17 October 2024 — In recognition of World Food Day, the Global Cinema Advertising Association [SAWA] and the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development [IFAD] yesterday launched a global cinema campaign…
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EU Council agrees to delay EUDR implementation by one year
BRUSSELS, October 17, 2024 — The European Council has agreed to support the Commission’s proposal to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ] by one year. This postponement…
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Masindi sugarcane growers give leaders another term of office
MASINDI, October 16, 2024 – Members of the Masindi District Sugarcane Outgrowers’ Association Limited [MASGAL] have re-elected their leadership following three years of effective service. The re-elected leaders include Robert Atugonza as…
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Ntungamo dairy coop bosses suspended over missing Shs 28bln
NTUNGAMO, October 16, 2024 – The board of the Ntungamo Dairy Farmers Cooperative Union [NDFCU] has been suspended amid allegations of misappropriating Shs 28.6 billion. The decision was made during a special…
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Uganda’s coffee exports in September fetch Shs 535.4 billion
KAMPALA, October 15, 2024 – Coffee exports in September 2024 amounted to 532,212 60-kilo bags, valued at US$ 144.7 million [approximately Shs 535.4 billion], according to the latest report from the Uganda…
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Think tank calls for farmers’ contributary social security schemes
KAMPALA, October 15, 2024 – The government should facilitate the formation of farmer-focused contributory social security schemes to help farmers save for unforeseeable shocks. Dr. Brian Sserunjogi, a research fellow at Economic…
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Organic farmers raise concerns over policy failures and certification costs
SOROTI, October 14, 2024 – Farmers affiliated with the Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers’ Forum [ESAFF] have expressed frustration over poor policy implementation, high certification costs, and a lack of…
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Hoima residents urge minister to address land conflict with tycoon
HOIMA, October 14, 2024 – Residents in Rwobunyinyi, Buraru Sub-county, have appealed to the State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja for intervention in a land conflict with tycoon Fred Mugamba, while…
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