Agriculture
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EU offers farmers extra funds to quell anger at Mercosur deal
LONDON, January 17, 2026 — European Union [EU] will adjust its budget proposal for 2028-2034 to allow farmers early access to around 45 billion euros [US$53 billion] in funding. The European Union…
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Combating climate change: MAK pilots first Living Lab in Luweero
LUWEERO, January 15, 2026 – Makerere University has established a pilot Living Lab in a rural homestead in Luweero district as part of its intensified efforts to combat greenhouse gas emissions. The…
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Acholi war debt claimants want cattle restocking done alongside compensation
GULU CITY, January 14, 2026 — Members of the Acholi War Debt Claimants Association have called on government to implement cattle restocking alongside their compensation, saying the compensation process is long overdue.…
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Uganda fetches Shs 8.8trn from coffee exports in one year – report
KAMPALA, January 12, 2026 — Uganda earned Shs 8.8 trillion from coffee exports over a twelve-month period, according to a new government report. Coffee exports for the period December 2024 to November…
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Kenya exits COMESA sugar safeguard after 24 years, confident to compete
NAIROBI, January 11, 2026 — The Government of Kenya has formally exited the COMESA Sugar Safeguard regime after 24 years, marking a decisive and confident transition for the country’s sugar industry. The…
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Cambodia: First modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative launched
PHNOM PENH, January 11, 2026 — The first modern poultry and safe vegetable farming cooperative has been established in Tram Kak district, Cambodia, bringing together 120 families to produce safe vegetables in…
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aBi Trust lends to farmers, others through SACCOs
KAMPALA, January 6, 2026 — In a bid to sustainably strengthen agribusiness through Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations [SACCOs], aBi Trust has rolled out a dedicated agricultural financing initiative targeting farmers and all…
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Historical recognition for Akinwumi Adesina: University of Gambia re-names Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in his honour
BANJUL, January 3, 2026 — The President of the Republic of The Gambia, President Adama Barrow has unveiled a plaque renaming the University of Gambia’s School of Agriculture and Environmental Services as…
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Museveni commissions new sugar factory in Luwero
LUWERO, January 2, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni recently commissioned the Victoria Sugar Limited factory in Luwero district, reaffirming the government’s commitment to industrialisation, wealth creation, and improved livelihoods. The President, who…
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Centenary Bank, NGO collaborate to restore degraded land in Mbale
MBALE, January 2, 2026 — Centenary Bank, in partnership with the non-governmental organisation Bees & Trees Uganda, has launched the Coffee Agroforestry for Environment and Livelihood Enhancement Initiative, aimed at restoring degraded…
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