The Cooperator News

Uganda aims to register 2.8mln coffee farmers ahead of EUDR deadline

KAMPALA, May 28, 2025 — Uganda has revised its target to register 2.8 million coffee farmers, more than double its initial projection, as it intensifies efforts to comply with the European Union…

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Gov’t resumes eviction of Balalo herdsmen from Northern Uganda

GULU, May 27, 2025 – The Government of Uganda, through the Office of the Prime Minister [OPM], and the Ministry of Defence, has resumed the eviction of migrant herdsmen, commonly referred to…

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Cooperatives Urged to Take Leading Role in Latin America’s Productive Transformation

SANTIAGO, May 27, 2025 ––  Cooperatives have been urged to take on a more prominent role in driving productive transformation and promoting inclusive, sustainable development across Latin America and the Caribbean. The…

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Encroachers ordered to vacate degraded wetland

MASINDI, May 27, 2025 –– Individuals who have encroached upon and degraded the Rwentahi Wetland in Masindi district to cultivate sugarcane have been ordered to vacate the area immediately. The wetland, which…

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Smallholder farmers in Acholi urged to embrace cooperatives for growth

GULU, May 27, 2025 –– Smallholder farmers in the Acholi Sub-region have been encouraged to join or form cooperative societies to enhance their productivity and build sustainable wealth. Robert Acac Okok, Chairperson…

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NaSARRI resumes internship training in agronomy and related fields

SERERE, May 27,  2025 –– The National Semi-Arid Resources Research Institute [ NaSARRI ] has resumed internship training for students in agronomy and crop science, following a years-long suspension due to staffing…

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Church of Uganda flags off relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement

KAMPALA, May 26, 2025 – – Church of Uganda [COU], through its Directorate of Household and Community Transformation [HCT], has today flagged off a consignment of relief items to Nakivale Refugee Settlement…

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European Commission publishes first list of Country Benchmarks under the EUDR

BRUSSELS, May 26, 2025 — The European Commission [EC] has released its long-awaited first list of country risk classifications under the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ], marking a critical milestone in…

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Uganda to celebrate International Day of Cooperatives in Fort Portal City ​

KAMPALA, May 26, 2025 –– The Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives [MTIC] has announced plans to join the global community in celebrating the International Day of Cooperatives [CoopsDay] on Saturday, July…

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Soroti Fruits Limited begins processing local mangoes

SOROTI, May 26, 2025 –– Soroti Fruit Processing Factory, operated by Soroti Fruits Limited, has commenced the processing of local mangoes. The factory has initially purchased 50 tonnes of mangoes from farmers…

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