Agriculture
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Kwania NRM leaders warned against politicising PDM
KWANIA, September 8, 2024 – The Kwania Resident District Commissioner, Richard Arikwanga Noon has warned leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement [NRM] in Kwania to stop politicising the government programmes, especially…
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International Coffee Day 2024 celebrations set for October
LONDON, September 8 , 2024 – With the coffee year starting on October 1 and with 2025 being designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the second International Year of Cooperatives,…
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South America also calls for EUDR course adjustment
BRASILIA, September 7, 2024 – The German Timber Trade Association [GD Holz] wants European Union [EU] Commission to postpone the date of application of the European Union Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ].…
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Africa: experts weigh in on RMB 210bln Credit promise from China
KAMPALA, September 6, 2024 – In an effort to strengthen China-Africa relations, China has announced a commitment of RMB 360 billion [about US$ 51 billion] in financial support to African nations over…
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Ethiopia, Uganda drive Africa’s coffee exports in July 2024
KAMPALA, September 6, 2024 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 34.7 percent to 1.9 million bags in July 2024 from 1.41mln bags in July 2023, according to…
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Minister calls for Uganda, DRC dialogue on fishing
KAMPALA, September 5, 2024 – Uganda’s State Minister for Fisheries, Hellen Adoa has called for more dialogue between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding fishing on lakes Albert and Edward.…
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Coffee production: UCDA courts media to help achieve EUDR
KAMPALA, September 5, 2024 – The Uganda Coffee Development Authority [ UCDA ] has urged the media in the country to intensify the discussion regarding new European Union [EU] regulation concerning the…
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PDM: Bududa Parish Chiefs on Spot over extortion of beneficiaries
BUDUDA, September 3, 2024 – The National Coordinator of Emyooga who is also the Parish Development Model [ PDM ] Consultant, Ritah Namuwenge on Monday ordered an immediate investigation of some of…
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32 cases of illegal fishing registered in Lango in three months
Lira City, September 3, 2024 – At least 32 cases of illegal fishing were registered in Lango Subregion in May, June, and July, according to the area police. Patrick Jimmy Okema, the…
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PDM operation: RDC warns officials against corruption
KUMI, September 2, 2024 – The Kumi Resident District Commissioner [RDC], Ahamada Washaki has warned the Parish Chiefs and leaders of Parish Development Committees [PDCs] to avoid involving themselves in any act…
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