Agriculture
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EU Deforestation Law Delay Brings Losses to Most Vigilant
BRUSSELS, October 12, 2024 – The European Union’s EU Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] is set to be delayed by a year, potentially impacting companies that have paid to source agricultural produce that complies…
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Tayebwa calls for increased investment in Uganda’s agriculture
KAMPALA, October 11, 2024 — The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called for increased investment in Uganda’s agriculture, saying that the sector holds the key to the country’s economic transformation.…
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Kabarole PDM Officials charged with obtaining money by false pretence
KABAROLE, October 11, 2024 — Four Kabarole Parish Development Model [ PDM ] officials have been charged in Fort Portal Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining money under false pretence. The case…
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Uganda on track to beat December deadline on coffee exports to EU
KAMPALA, October 10, 2024 — Uganda’s coffee exports to the European Union [EU] wouldn’t’ not be affected by the December 2024 deadline of the EU Deforestation-free Regulation [EUDR], according to Minister of…
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Mass testing of livestock as anthrax outbreak confirmed in Bushenyi
BUSHENYI, October 10, 2024 – An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed in Kitagata Parish, Kyeizooba Sub county, Bushenyi District, following positive test results from samples sent to the National Animal Diseases Diagnostics…
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AFSA to launch the “Thousand African Youth Summit” on food systems and agroecology
ADDIS ABABA, October 10, 2024 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] is excited to hold the Thousand African Youth Summit on Food Systems and Agroecology 2024 from…
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NARO enhances nutrition of farmers through fortified beans
KAMPALA, October 9, 2024 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has concluded a six-year research project focused on fortified beans, aiming to improve the nutritional value of one of the country’s…
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Nebbi farmers reap big from indigenous crops after enhancing skills
NEBBI, October 9, 2024 — Twenty-five groups of small-scale farmers in Erusi and Ndhew sub-counties in Nebbi district are experiencing significant gains from organic farming, thanks to advanced training provided by Caritas…
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Africa’s coffee exports jump 29.5 percent in August, says new market report
KAMPALA, October 8, 2024 — Exports of all forms of coffee from Africa increased by 29.5 percent to 1.75 million bags in August 2024 from 1.35 million bags in August 2023, says…
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Hoima farmers seek gov’t help in fight against coffee wilt disease, others
HOIMA, October 7, 2024 — Coffee farmers in Hoima district are calling for government assistance following an outbreak of coffee disease that could force some farmers in the district to abandon growing…
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