Agriculture
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Youth cooperative in Lira City seeks coffee hulling machine
LIRA CITY, July 9, 2025 –– Members of the Lira Youth Coffee Entrepreneurs Cooperative Society Limited have expressed concern that the lack of a coffee hulling machine is hindering their operations. The…
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Hope for Africa’s donkeys as ministers rally against skin trade
ABIDJAN, July 8, 2025 — African leaders have taken a strong stand against the donkey skin trade, offering renewed hope for communities and animals alike, following the Abidjan Declaration made at the…
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Uganda and Ethiopia dominate Africa’s coffee exports in May 2025
KAMPALA, July 8, 2025 –– Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 33.3 percent in May 2025 to 2.33 million bags, up from 1.75 million bags in May 2024,…
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Kapchorwa cooperatives mark CoopsDay with seed distribution and farmer training
KAPCHORWA, July 7, 2025 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers SACCO and Kaserem Area Cooperative Marketing Enterprise jointly marked the belated celebration of International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on Sunday, with a vibrant event…
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Kotido PDM beneficiaries struggling after misusing funds
KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — The Parish Development Model [PDM] programme in Kotido district is facing major setbacks, with several beneficiaries struggling to sustain their businesses despite receiving government funding intended to…
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Kotido PDM farmers struggle as drought persists despite recent showers
KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — At first light in Losilang Subcounty in Kotido district, the parched earth cracks beneath Koryang Mary’s feet as she walks past rows of shrivelled sorghum. Although rain…
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NaCORI embraces art to boost coffee growing in Northern Uganda
JINJA CITY, July 3, 2025 –– The National Coffee Resources Research Institute [NaCORRI] has launched an innovative campaign using art and cultural activities to promote coffee farming and consumption in Northern Uganda.…
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COMESA Launches Regional Seed Certification and Labelling System
LUSAKA, July 3, 2025 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA], through its Specialised Agency, the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa [ACTESA], recently has launched…
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Masindi farmers equipped with skills in coffee and cocoa value chains
MASINDI, July 3, 2025 –– Over 100 farmers in Masindi district have been equipped with essential knowledge and skills in the coffee and cocoa value chains, aimed at helping them reap greater…
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Over 300 exhibitors showcase at the 31st National Agricultural Show
JINJA CITY, July 2, 2025 –– More than 300 exhibitors have already participated in the ongoing 31st edition of National Agricultural Show in Jinja City, with more expected to arrive in the…
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