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Tea farmers decry high prices of fertilisers
KYENJOJO – Tea farmers in Kyenjojo and Kabarole districts in western Uganda are concerned about the high prices of fertilisers which have affected production and quality of the green leaf. According to…
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Fort Portal City food vendors to get hygiene certificates
FORT PORTAL – In a bid to improve food hygiene standards, Fort Portal City has resolved to issue food hygiene certificates to all hotel owners, street food vendors, and restaurants. According to…
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NWSC scoops prestigious global award in Brussels
BRUSSELS – National Water and Sewerage Corporation [NWSC] has won the prestigious European Society for Quality Research [ESQR] International Diamond Prize for Excellence in Quality Award. The award was handed over to…
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EU commits Euro 800mln for reproductive health, others
ALEBTONG – The Netherlands and the other European Union [ EU ] Member States, have committed Euro 800 million to fight sexual and gender-based violence, promote reproductive health and education as human…
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Project introduces plant clinics to help farmers in Karamoja fight crop pests and diseases
ENTEBBE – A joint effort, dubbed Plant Clinics, to fight crop pests and diseases in Karamoja Sub-region by extending quality extension services and information for early warning and anticipatory action to farmers…
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Tororo: Construction of Shs 716mln irrigation scheme launched
TORORO – The Ministry of Water and Environment recently launched the construction of Gule Water Irrigation Scheme in Tororo district. The project being established in Iyolwa town council aims at improving people’s…
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Cattle markets reopen in Kazo district after containment of FMD
MBARARA – After spending almost three months battling foot and mouth disease [ FMD], Kazo district has officially re-opened all cattle markets in the district. According to the district production officer, John…
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Gov’t builds milk collection centre in Gulu City
GULU – In a bid to improve milk production in Acholi Sub-region, the government through the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has constructed a milk collection centre in Gulu…
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Veterinarians want minister’s powers trimmed in new bill
KAMPALA – The Uganda Veterinary Board [UVB] wants powers vested in the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries trimmed in the new Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023 being considered by parliament. Clause…
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MPs consider Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023
KAMPALA – The Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has begun scrutinising the Veterinary Practitioners Bill, 2023. The Veterinary Practitioners Bill which was tabled for first reading on June 20, 2023,…
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