Agriculture
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Preparations in high gear for Banyankole Kweterana’s 51st AGM
MBARARA CITY, June 10, 2024 – Preparations are underway as Banyankole Kweterana Cooperative Union [BKCU] Limited prepares to hold its 51st Annual General Meeting [ AGM ]. According to Margaret Birungi, General…
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The Race To Map The World And Protect US$ 110 Billion Of Trade
LONDON, June 9, 2024 – The European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] is a new law aimed at tackling climate change and halting biodiversity loss, threatening far-reaching consequences for over US$ 110 billion…
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Former official of Labongo Tobacco Growers Cooperative Society arrested
KITGUM, June 6, 2024 – The former treasurer of Labongo Tobacco Growers Cooperative Society Limited in Kitgum district is in police detention for refusing to hand over office to his successor. Solomon…
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Aduku Subcounty leaders get bicycles for PDM monitoring
KWANIA, June 6, 2024 – At least 18 local Council III councillors of Aduku Subcounty in Kwania district have received bicycles to monitor the implementation of the Parish Development Model [PDM]. The…
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Ugandan vanilla exporters urge supply diversification amid Madagascan monopoly
KAMPALA, June 4, 2024 -The Association of Vanilla Exporters of Uganda [VANEX] is imploring food and beverage brands to source vanilla from multiple countries of origin to avoid potential supply chain disruptions.…
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Makerere researcher to Kikuube farmers: Form cooperatives to benefit from farming
KIKUUBE, June 4, 2024 – Farmers in Kikuube district have been challenged to form cooperatives or join existing ones to be able to benefit from farming as a business. The call was…
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Kikuube: Councillors reject Shs 10,000 levy on sugarcane out-growers
KIKUUBE, June 4, 2024 – Kikuube district councillors have rejected a proposal by the district executive committee [DEC] to impose a Shs 10,000 tax on sugarcane out-growers, saying it is meant to…
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MP Mugisa calls for impartiality in disbursing funds to PDM beneficiaries
Fort Portal City, May 31, 2024 – The Fort Portal City Woman Member of Parliament, Irene Linda Mugisa has urged parish committees not to segregate while disbursing funds to the beneficiaries of…
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Ethiopian coffee is threatened by European deforestation regulations
PARIS, May 30, 2024 – The export of Ethiopian coffee, a major source of foreign exchange for the country, is facing severe threats from European Union [EU] regulations aimed at combating deforestation…
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Amach Banana Producers and Seed Marketing SACCO reaping big from business
LIRA, May 30, 2024 – Members of Amach Banana Producers and Seed Marketing SACCO Limited in Lira district are making good money out of growing bananas, and other crops. Patrick Olobo, the…
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