Agriculture
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Agago cooperative to focus on growing maize, soybean and sunflower in new season
AGAGO, February 11, 2026 — Members of the newly revived Lukole Cooperative Society Limited in Agago district are set to focus on growing maize, soybeans and sunflower when the rainy season begins…
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Sebei cooperative empowers farmers with sustainable incomes
KAPCHORWA, February 10, 2026 — Farmers in the Sebei Subregion are experiencing renewed hope following the rapid growth of Sebei Coffee and Honey Cooperative Society Limited, a farmer-led initiative founded in 2024,…
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Kenya: Government to establish multi-value chain cooperatives in every ward
NAIROBI, February 9, 2026 — The Kenyan Government is in the process of establishing a multi-value chain cooperative in every ward across the country to serve as delivery centres for subsidised agricultural…
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Uganda and UK partner to hold joint forum on agro-industrialisation
KAMPALA, February 6, 2026 – Uganda has entered into a partnership with the United Kingdom [ UK ] to hold the first-ever joint forum on agro-industrialisation, aimed at enhancing business cooperation between…
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NARO engages agro-industrialists to boost value addition and farmer incomes
KYENJOJO, February 6, 2026 — In a move aimed at advancing government’s agro-industrialisation agenda, the National Agricultural Research Organisation [ NARO ] has begun actively engaging agro-industrialists to deliver research-based solutions that…
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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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