Agriculture
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Local communities in Serere receive new irrigation scheme
SERERE, February 24, 2025 –– Farmers in Kateta Subcounty, Serere district, have been encouraged to embrace commercial farming following the commissioning a new irrigation scheme. This statement was made by Alfred Okot…
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Coffee prices surge to record highs amidst global market shifts
KAMPALA, February 21, 2025 –– In January 2025, the International Coffee Organisation [ICO] Composite Indicator Price [I-CIP] for green coffee reached an average of 310.12 US cents per pound [0.453592kg], marking a…
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Chia seed company turns to cooperatives to meet international standards
GULU, February 21, 2025 – Talia Group Limited, a company that grows and purchases chia seeds in the Acholi Subregion, has turned to cooperatives in an effort to meet the international organic…
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Two major FAO-led projects to strengthen climate resilience in Kenya and Serbia
SONGDO / ROME, February 20, 2025 – The Green Climate Fund [GCF] has approved funding for two new projects valued at over US$ 130 million to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable…
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AG faults ministry for shortage of agricultural extension workers
KAMPALA, February 20, 2025 – The Auditor General’s latest report has revealed a significant shortfall of over 3,000 agricultural extension workers across Uganda, which is expected to have a detrimental impact on…
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Researchers explain why drinking coffee is good for your health
KAMPALA, February 19, 2025 – A lot of recent research done on coffee suggests that coffee offers a host of potential health benefits. This incredibly complex beverage contains more than 1,000 compounds…
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UBOS tablets enable efficient distribution of PDM funds in Gulu district
GULU, February 18, 2025 – Alfred Ocen, the Gulu District Commercial Officer, has noted that tablets recently provided to technical officers to facilitate the implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM] have…
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Over 3,000 land titles issued to locals in Ankole Subregion
MBARARA CITY, February 18, 2025 – The Government of Uganda has issued 3,052 freehold land titles to residents in the Ankole Subregion, granting them full ownership of their land. The titles were…
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Coffee worth Shs 229mln stolen while in transit to Kampala
KIRUHURA, February 17, 2025 – Police in Kiruhura district are investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of 13.3 tonnes of coffee worth Shs 229 million by unknown individuals. According to Samson Kasasira,…
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Euro Coop Joins Call to Stop Deregulation of New GMOs
LONDON, February 16, 2025 — Euro Coop has joined forces with Greenpeace and other organizations in signing a Joint Statement on the Deregulation of New GMOs, urging European policymakers to protect small…
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