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Agriculture: MPs urge gov’t to invest more in irrigation technologies

LIRA – Legislators on Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture have advised government to put more money into irrigation technologies to boost agricultural production continues even during dry seasons. They also called upon government…

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UN debates progress of resolution for SSE and sustainable development

NEW YORK-A multi-stakeholder meeting held on Tuesday brought together civil society and governments at the United Nations [UN] headquarters in New York, to discuss the question: “How can the international recognition of…

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Masindi PDM SACCOS to access money next year

MASINDI-Parish Development SACCOS [ PDM SACCOS ] which were formed in Masindi district will access the money which is on their bank accounts in January next year after fulfilling all the requirements.…

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Kikuube councilors reject plan to give free land to judiciary

KIKUUBE-The Kikuube district executive  [DEC] and councilors have disagreed over a proposal to offer free land measuring two acres to the judiciary for the establishment of a prison, directorate of public prosecutions…

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Quality assurance: Coffee farmers promised 33 percent bonus

NEBBI– Coffee farmers in Zombo and Nebbi districts would get a 33 percent bonus on each kilo of premium coffee produced in the seasons ahead to encourage them to maintain quality standards…

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New AfDB, WWF study calls for increased investment in Africa’s biodiversity

MONTREAL-The  African  Development  Bank [AfDB] and the Worldwide Fund for Nature [ WWF ], have launched a regional report on the performance of African countries under the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020.…

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ICO and ASEAN Coffee Federation sign joint declaration

HANOI-The ASEAN Coffee Federation [ACF] represented by its President, Victor Mah, and the International Coffee Organisation [ICO], represented by its executive director, Vanúsia Nogueira, have signed a joint declaration to reinforce the…

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“Imported” tomatoes cost West Nile Shs 15bln annually -report

ADJUMANI: Many of the tomatoes consumed in the West Nile region are procured from other regions in the country as farmers there have shunned the growing of the juicy sweet vegetables. According to…

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21 arrested over illegal sale of drugs in shift markets

SOROTI– The National Drug Authority [NDA] has arrested at least 21 people in Teso Sub-region over the illegal sale of drugs in shift markets, despite the drug experts issuing several warnings. NDA…

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Over 350 farmers register to plant bamboo in Amuru

AMURU – A total of 353 farmers in Lakang Sub-county in Amuru district have registered to join commercial bamboo farming. This follows an initiative by Association of Acholi Environmentalists, a charity group…

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