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World Cooperative Monitor 2025 highlights power of coops in transforming global economy
DOHA November 4, 2025 – Yesterday, the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA], in collaboration with the European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises [EURICSE] released the 2025 edition of the World Cooperative…
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Uganda’s coffee exports surge 59 percent in September 2025
KAMPALA, October 30, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee exports recorded an impressive 59 percent year-on-year increase in September, driven by a robust crop yield, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and…
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One thousand and one ways to celebrate the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives
BRUSSELS, October 27, 2025 — Around the world, cooperative organisations have released commemorative items, art and awards to mark the 2025 United Nations International Year of Cooperatives [IYC2025]. At the ICA Global…
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Relief for farmers as roads are rehabilitated in Hoima to ease transportation
HOIMA, October 27, 2025 — Farmers in various areas of Hoima district have reason to smile after the local government rehabilitated 66 kilometres of roads at a cost of Shs 390 million,…
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Hoima district official decries shortage of agricultural extension workers
HOIMA, October 22, 2025 – The Senior Production Officer of Hoima District, Dr Kajura Charles, has raised concerns over the critical shortage of agricultural extension workers needed to support farmers across the…
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MAAIF confirms anthrax outbreak, activates emergency response in Ibanda district
IBANADA, October 21, 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] has confirmed a suspected anthrax outbreak at a farm in Birongo I, Rwambu Parish, Kijongo Sub-county, Ibanda district.…
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Palestinian Farmers Under Siege: Settlers, Soldiers, and the Battle for the Olive Harvest
GAZA, October 19, 2025 — In the olive-grove hills and fertile valleys across the occupied West Bank, this year’s harvest season has begun under the looming shadow of violence and land grabs.…
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Sanlam Investments Renews Sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026
CAPE TOWN, October 18, 2025 — Sanlam Investments has confirmed its third sponsorship of Africa’s Green Economy Summit [AGES], taking place in February 2026, reaffirming its commitment to financing Africa’s sustainable future…
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Forum for Resilience in Africa 2025: Farmers must become providers of food aid, not recipients, say experts
ABIDJAN, October 11, 2025 — Agricultural experts attending the 6th edition of the Africa Resilience Forum, held recently in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, have urged African governments to place greater value on farmers…
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Masindi councillors raise concern over unspent Shs 392mln for micro-irrigation programme
MASINDI, October 11, 2025 — Councillors in Masindi district have raised serious concerns over the unspent sum of Shs 392 million allocated for micro-irrigation systems for smallholder farmers. The funds were part…
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