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Gulu farmers embrace chia seed farming

GULU-Talia Group Limited, a private agribusiness organisation is using contract farming to promote the growing of chia seeds in Gulu and other neighboring districts. The organisation says at least 2,800 farmers in…

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Channel funds directly to farmers, global funders told

ABUJA-At the recent virtual event: “Transforming food systems: investing in producer organisations, innovative approaches to support smallholder farmers,” speakers called for the international community to support farmers by channeling funds directly to…

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Acholi entrepreneurs trained in finance and business management

GULU– Owners of small and medium enterprises [SMEs] in Acholi Sub-region have undergone training in finance and business management, which the trainers said are important for the sustainability of businesses. The two-day…

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Kilak farmers’ cooperative secures seven tractors

KILAK-Kilak Farmers’ Cooperative Society has received seven tractors ahead of the new planting season, with members saying they will now be able to open more land for production. The tractors were acquired…

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Mwizi SACCO back on growth path, members urged to continue saving

RWAMPARA– Mwizi SACCO has managed to record tremendous success during the financial year 2022/2023, the SACCO having been mismanaged by the former leadership, which was kicked out for it to stabilise and…

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Bulambuli: Govt asked to expedite release of PDM funds

BULAMBULI- Members of Parliament in Bulambuli district have asked government to urgently disburse parish development model [PDM] funds to the beneficiaries who are eager to implement their activities. The legislators said giving…

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Uganda Technical College Kyema receives ICT equipment

MASINDI – The management, staff, and students of Uganda Technical College Kyema [UTC Kyema] in Masindi district are excited after MTN Uganda in partnership with Enabel, a Belgian-based organisation, donated Shs 80…

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Understanding the business of coffee cooperatives

BOGOTÁ – Much of the coffee consumed across the globe is produced by coffee cooperatives. In the simplest sense of the word, these can be defined as organised groups of smallholder farmers…

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UDB readies Shs 18.3bln  for 19 projects in Bunyoro

HOIMA– At least 19 projects in Bunyoro Sub-region that need cheap loans will benefit from Shs 18.3 billion offered by Uganda Development Bank [UDB], with the projects expected to create 432 jobs…

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Museveni to support journalists’ SACCOs

KAMPALA – President Yoweri Museveni has pledged to support journalists’ SACCOs across the country. Museveni made the commitment on Saturday in response to a request by leaders of Uganda Journalists Association [UJA].…

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