Agriculture
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Farmers’ association seeks modern store to improve produce bulking
LIRA, February 5, 2026 — Farmers under the umbrella of the Lira District Farmers’ Association [LDFA] have appealed for financial support to establish a modern warehouse to enable bulking of agricultural produce.…
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Rwabwogo welcomes AGOA extension, says new opportunities opened in key US cities
KAMPALA, February 4, 2026 — African trade advocates have welcomed the United States Senate’s decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act [AGOA] through December 2026, describing it as a critical…
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NARO embarks on revamping livestock production research programmes
SERERE, February 1, 2026 — The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has launched a major revamp of animal production research at its National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute [NaSARRI] in Serere District, marking…
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Stanbic Bank targets salaried and self-employed Ugandans with ‘Oli In Charge’ loan campaign
KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed workers, helping them achieve their financial goals.…
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Only Shs 9.34bln recovered from PDM beneficiaries-Auditor General
KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — Only Shs 9.340 billion has so far been recovered from beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [PDM] despite government having cumulatively released more than Shs 3.258 trillion…
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Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO Holds Fourth AGM at Kaserem Primary School, Elects New Board
KAPCHORWA, January 30, 2026 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers’ SACCO on Thursday held its fourth Annual General Meeting [AGM] at Kaserem Primary School, bringing together members, management and district officials to review the…
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Kikuube politicians pledge to modernise agriculture and boost household incomes
KIKUUBE, January 29, 2026 — The re-elected Member of Parliament for Buhaguzi East constituency in Kikuube District, Steven Asera Itaza, has outlined key service delivery priorities for his second term in office,…
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Uganda’s export earnings rise by 70.5 percent in November 2025
KAMPALA, January 28, 2026 — Uganda’s export earnings grew by 70.5 percent year-on-year to US$1.19 billion in November 2025, up from US$ 698.46 million recorded in November 2024, according to the latest…
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Dip vat restorations bring hope to livestock farmers in northern Uganda
APAC, January 27, 2026 — Livestock farmers in northern Uganda are set to benefit from the restoration of communal dip tanks/ vats a move expected to significantly reduce vector-borne diseases among cattle.…
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Cooperative banks hailed as pillars of Europe’s economy at landmark EACB General Assembly
ALMERIA, January 26, 2026— Cooperative banks have been reaffirmed as vital engines of Europe’s economy following the 57th General Assembly of the European Association of Cooperative Banks [EACB], held in Almería and…
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