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Increased cotton prices excite farmers in Acholi
GULU – Cotton farmers under West Acholi Cooperative Union Limited are excited about increased cotton prices from Shs1,500, last year to Shs 2700, this year. West Acholi Cooperative Union Limited, is a…
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Uganda gains new access to Zambia’s dairy market
UGANDA – Uganda has gained new access to Zambia’s dairy market despite a long-standing impasse with Kenya on ban on the export of powdered milk. While unavailing the new market, Pearl Dairy…
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Alebtong district failed to recover Shs. 840m from youth projects
ALBETONG – Alebtong district has failed to recover Shs 840m which the government released to support various youth projects in the district. The money was disbursed to supplement Youth Livelihood Program (YLP)…
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COP26: UNEP calls for more efforts on climate finance and adaptation plans
GLASGOW – Finance for climate change adaptation as well as implementation plans are still very low, despite increasing policies and planning for climate change mitigation, a new report published by United Nations…
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Rehabilitation works at Agoro irrigation scheme worry farmers
LAMWO – The slow pace at which the rehabilitation works at Agoro Irrigation Scheme is moving is worrying farmers. They argue that as the dry season sets in next month, many are…
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Embrace agriculture, UNOC ED tells Kingdom subjects
HOIMA – The Executive Director (ED) for Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Proscovia Nabbajja has warned the people of Bunyoro against abandoning other sectors in favor for oil and gas sector. On…
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Katakwi district leaders on the spotlight over illegal operation of livestock loading site
KATAKWI – The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries has directed the leadership of Katakwi district to stop the illegal operations of Apolin livestock loading site with immediate effect to contain…
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Hoima city women and PWDS get Shs.151million
HOIMA – Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and women groups in Hoima City have a reason to smile after they received Shs 151 million to help them improve their household incomes. According to Hoima…
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Tea Farmers lose billions of shillings
Mbarara – Tea Farmers in Buhweju are stranded with their produce following the failure of Igara-Buhweju tea factory to buy out all the available green leaves. Igara-Buhweju tea, the only establishment in the…
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ACPCU registers 10% asset increase despite Covid-19 pandemic
SHEEMA – While several cooperatives around the country suffered serious setbacks during the Covid-19 induced lockdown, Ankole Coffee Producers Cooperative Union (ACPCU) located in Kabwohe Town Council, Sheema Municipality registered a 10%…
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