Agriculture
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Over 500 youth trained in climate-smart poultry value chain
MUKONO, April 16, 2026 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has trained more than 500 young people in climate-smart poultry farming, equipping them with practical skills to improve productivity and livelihoods.…
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Karamoja farmers turn to wheat in ambitious drive to transform regional economy
MOROTO, April 15, 2026 — A quiet agricultural transformation is taking root across the plains of Karamoja Subregion, as farmers embrace wheat production under a landmark initiative aimed at boosting household incomes…
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Uganda earns record Shs 9trn from coffee exports amid strong global demand
KAMPALA, April 15, 2026 – Uganda has registered a record performance in coffee exports, earning approximately Shs 9 trillion over a 12-month period, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of…
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Coffee prices rebound as Middle East tensions jolt global market
KAMPALA, April 14, 2026 — Global coffee prices rose in March, snapping a three-month decline, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping routes and drove up energy costs, according to…
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WACU revives 78 cooperatives to revitalise cotton production in Acholi
GULU, April 13, 2026 — West Acholi Cooperative Union [WACU] has revived 78 primary cooperative societies across the districts of Gulu, Amuru, Omoro and Nwoya over the past 11 years, in a…
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Lango church leaders train in coffee growing to boost household incomes
LIRA CITY, April 13, 2026 — More than 200 clergy and church administrators from the Diocese of Lango have undergone training in coffee cultivation and management, as part of efforts to improve…
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UNIDO, World Coffee Research launch €850,000 drive to boost Uganda’s coffee seed systems
KAMPALA, April 13, 2026 — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization [ UNIDO ] and World Coffee Research [WCR] have announced a €850,000 co-investment to strengthen Uganda’s coffee seed systems, improve farmer…
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Kyamuhunga SACCO net surplus surges to Shs 3.20bln as members urged to boost savings
BUSHENYI, April 12, 2026 — Kyamuhunga People’s Co-operative Savings and Credit Society Limited [KYAPS] has reported a strong financial recovery, posting a net surplus of Shs 3.20 billion for the year ending…
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Uganda rolls out digital system to boost coffee traceability and meet EU regulations
KAMPALA, April 10, 2026 – Uganda has taken a major step towards achieving transparency and traceability in its coffee sector, as industry stakeholders introduce a new digital system designed to comply with…
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Acting Board steps up efforts to revive Okoro Coffee Growers Cooperative Union
ZOMBO, April 9, 2026 — The Acting Board of Okoro Coffee Growers Cooperative Union [OCGCU], led by Zombo District Commercial Officer Lamec Ulum, who is also serving as chairperson, has intensified efforts…
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