Agriculture
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Kapchorwa cooperatives mark CoopsDay with seed distribution and farmer training
KAPCHORWA, July 7, 2025 — Wagagai Coffee Farmers SACCO and Kaserem Area Cooperative Marketing Enterprise jointly marked the belated celebration of International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on Sunday, with a vibrant event…
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Kotido PDM beneficiaries struggling after misusing funds
KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — The Parish Development Model [PDM] programme in Kotido district is facing major setbacks, with several beneficiaries struggling to sustain their businesses despite receiving government funding intended to…
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Kotido PDM farmers struggle as drought persists despite recent showers
KOTIDO, July 7, 2025 — At first light in Losilang Subcounty in Kotido district, the parched earth cracks beneath Koryang Mary’s feet as she walks past rows of shrivelled sorghum. Although rain…
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NaCORI embraces art to boost coffee growing in Northern Uganda
JINJA CITY, July 3, 2025 –– The National Coffee Resources Research Institute [NaCORRI] has launched an innovative campaign using art and cultural activities to promote coffee farming and consumption in Northern Uganda.…
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COMESA Launches Regional Seed Certification and Labelling System
LUSAKA, July 3, 2025 — The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa [COMESA], through its Specialised Agency, the Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa [ACTESA], recently has launched…
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Masindi farmers equipped with skills in coffee and cocoa value chains
MASINDI, July 3, 2025 –– Over 100 farmers in Masindi district have been equipped with essential knowledge and skills in the coffee and cocoa value chains, aimed at helping them reap greater…
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Over 300 exhibitors showcase at the 31st National Agricultural Show
JINJA CITY, July 2, 2025 –– More than 300 exhibitors have already participated in the ongoing 31st edition of National Agricultural Show in Jinja City, with more expected to arrive in the…
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Farmers In Eastern Uganda Learn Better Practices For Agricultural Production
PALLISA, July 1, 2025 –– At least 800 smallholder farmers from the eastern Ugandan districts of Tororo, Pallisa, Budaka, Bugiri and Butaleja have been equipped with knowledge and agronomic practices to enhance…
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UNBS, EAGC train MSMEs on standards and quality control
WAKISO, June 30, 2025 – – The Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS], in collaboration with the Eastern Africa Grain Council [EAGC], has launched a training campaign targeting Micro, Small and Medium-sized…
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Afreximbank Appoints Dr. George Elombi as Next President
ABUJA, June 29, 2025 — The shareholders of the African Export-Import Bank [Afreximbank] have appointed Dr. George Elombi as the next President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the continental financial…
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