Agriculture
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Brazil and China collaborate on sustainable soybean supply chain
BRASILIA, June 26, 2025 –– Brazil and the People’s Republic of China [PRC] are exploring a groundbreaking partnership to develop a dedicated soybean supply chain tailored to meet Chinese sustainability and quality…
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Uganda rallies global partners to transform agri-food systems through strategic investment, coordination and innovation
KAMPALA, June 26, 2025 –– The Government of Uganda has issued a national and international call to action to transform its agriculture sector, launching a bold agenda focused on strategic investment, innovation,…
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Nebbi farmers decry limited support from field extension workers
NEBBI, June 26, 2025 –– Farmers in Nebbi district have voiced frustration over the limited support provided by agricultural field extension workers, saying the lack of consistent engagement is hindering their progress.…
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Museveni proposes village boreholes to address water challenges for farmers
MUKONO, June 25, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has said government is to establish boreholes per village to address the farmers’ widespread concerns about inadequate water for poultry and livestock as well…
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DMK Group and Arla Foods Move Towards Creating Europe’s Largest Dairy Cooperative
BERLIN, June 25, 2025 — The German DMK Group and Danish-based Arla Foods, which is a cooperative of several hundred Belgian farmers, have taken initial steps towards merging into what could be…
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Cooperative in Somalia revives after 22 years with focus on markets
MOGADISHU, June 24, 2025 — Qabri-bahar Cooperative in Somalia collapsed due to war and 300 households who had invested in it lost all their investments. Now 22 years later, the cooperative has…
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PDM SACCO Chairperson jailed for corruption
MUKONO, June 24, 2025 –– The chairperson of a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation [SACCO ] has been sentenced to two months in prison for soliciting a bribe linked to the Parish…
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Two suspects arrested over theft of PDM funds in Kole district
KOLE, June 24, 2025 –– Police in Kole District have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of Shs 50 million intended for beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [ PDM…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge in May 2025 – new report
KAMPALA, June 24, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee exports reached new heights in May 2025, with a total of 793,445 60-kilo bags valued at US$ 243.95 million [approximately Shs 875.142 billion] exported, according…
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Nabbanja unveils 4-Acre Model farm in Kakumiro district
KAKUMIRO, June 23, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni on Saturday commissioned a model and skilling farm in Kakumiro district, owned by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. The farm was established with technical support…
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