Agriculture
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NARO urged to save bees
LIRA– The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation [TUNADO], has advised farmers in northern Uganda and the National Agricultural Research Organization to use friendly pesticides to spray crops so that bees are able…
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Omoro County by-election: Time for campaigns changed as farmers head to gardens
OMORO– Candidates fighting to clinch the Omoro County Parliamentary seat have been forced to adjust their time for campaigns as farmers shun morning rallies. The locals, who are majorly farmers, have so…
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Central Uganda fishing groups form union
KAMPALA—Fisheries & Aquaculture stakeholders in Central Uganda have set up a cooperative union in a bid to save over US$171 million [ about Shs 615.6bln ] in potential business in aquaculture, fisheries,…
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Govt slashes tax on opaque beer
KAMPALA – Brewers producing the low cost opaque beer in Uganda will in the new Financial Year 2022/2023 enjoy a tax cut as government entices more local manufacturers into alcohol brewing. Effective July…
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EAC needs to create 120mln jobs, think tank says
KAMPALA – The East African Community [EAC] needs to create at least 120 million jobs to take care of its growing young population, Makerere University’s Economic Policy Research Centre [EPRC] researchers have…
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Donkey named most trafficked animal in the world
LONDON – The Donkey Sanctuary has today launched a new animated awareness film highlighting the plight of the world’s donkeys – and communities and individuals that rely on them – as they are declared the…
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Tea farmers form national association
FORT PORTAL – Tea out-growers in Uganda have formed the first-ever association that will help them speak with one voice when it comes to tea matters. The National General Assembly of Uganda…
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First community greenhouse launched in Gulu City
GULU– A group of 25 local farmers in Laroo-Pece Division, Gulu City have embarked on greenhouse farming amidst the growing degradation of wetlands in the city. Obiya-Laroo Community PRELNOR Green House project…
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BKCU grappling with debts ahead of next AGM
MBARARA– Preparations are in high gear as the debt-ridden Banyankole Kweterana Cooperative Union [BKCU] Limited prepares to hold its 49th Annual General Meeting [ AGM ] this Friday, over three weeks from the…
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Price of oil seeds goes up in Lango
LIRA – The price of oil seeds in the Lango Sub region have shot up due to scarcity, paralyzing businesses in the factories in Lira City. According to manufacturers and processors, the…
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