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AFSA officially launches “Seed is Life” campaign to uphold farmer managed seed systems
KAMPALA, April 25, 2025 – The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [ AFSA ] has launched its “SEED IS LIFE” campaign, a significant initiative aimed at promoting Farmer Managed Seed Systems…
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Museveni commends Dr. Magoola for securing U.S patent for cancer treatment
ENTEBBE, April 15, 2025 –– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Ugandan scientist Dr. Mathias Magoola for securing a United States patent for cancer treatment, describing the achievement as a major milestone…
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Soroti City set to construct a modern abattoir
SOROTI, April 14, 2025 – Soroti City is set to commence the construction of a modern abattoir, aimed at improving meat safety and public health. Dr. William Blarter Sendawula, Senior Veterinary Officer…
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UCDA registers 170,000 coffee farmers in two weeks in bid to meet EUDR
KAMPALA, November 26, 2024 – Days ago, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [UCDA] reported registering about 170,000 farmers as part of a nationwide initiative to prepare for the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation…
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Tea farmers seek Shs 126bln to revive industry
KYENJOJO, November 25, 2024: Tea farmers in Uganda are urgently appealing to the government for a Shs 126 billion bailout to revive the struggling industry, which is on the brink of collapse…
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FAO, government re-affirm commitment to a food secure Uganda as NARO releaseS new seed varieties
SERERE, November 5, 2024 — Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [ FAO ] and the Government of Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against hunger and malnutrition…
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GM Tumpeco explains scarcity of number plates
KAMPALA, September 12, 2024 – GM Tumpeco, Uganda’s leading manufacturer of vehicle number plates, has attributed the current scarcity of the materials to delays by the government. The company that partners with…
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Coffee production: UCDA courts media to help achieve EUDR
KAMPALA, September 5, 2024 – The Uganda Coffee Development Authority [ UCDA ] has urged the media in the country to intensify the discussion regarding new European Union [EU] regulation concerning the…
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Fairtrade International wants small-scale farmers supported over EU deforestation regulation
KAMPALA, August 14, 2024 – Fairtrade International is calling for more financial support and clarification of the technical terms of the EU Deforestation Regulation [EUDR]. The regulation mandates that companies demonstrate that…
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Nebbi: Developers warned of erecting illegal buildings in Nyaravur-Angal Town Council
NEBBI, July 29, 2024 – To curb the mushrooming of illegal buildings/structures in the newly created Nyaravur-Angal Town Council in Nebbi district, the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development [MLHUD] in…
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