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FAO Director General commends NARO for enhancing food security in Uganda
WAKISO, August 20, 2025 — The Director General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation [ FAO ], Dr. Qu Dongyu, has lauded the National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] for its…
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Coffee Prices in Uganda Rebound – MAAIF
KAMPALA, August 19, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee prices have stabilised and are gaining momentum, according to a recent statement from the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], Frank Tumwebaze. The…
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AFSA launches new podcast: “The Battle for African Agriculture”
KAMPALA, August 18, 2025— The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa [AFSA] has launched its new podcast, “The Battle for African Agriculture” hosted by AFSA General Coordinator, Dr. Million Belay. This bold…
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Samia urges Coop Bank to provide affordable loans to boost agricultural value chains
DODOMA, August 12, 2025 — The President of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has called on the Co-operative Bank of Tanzania [Coop Bank] to provide low-interest loans to cooperative members in order to…
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“Indigenous fishermen to take lead in protecting lakes” – Museveni directs
JINJA CITY, August 9, 2025—President Yoweri Museveni has directed that the indigenous fishermen in the country will manage the lakes, assisted by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF]’s Fisheries Protection Unit [FPU].…
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PDM: SHACU to probe officials over ghost enterprise groups
NEBBI, 6 August 2025 –– A team from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit [SHACU], led by Maj. Martha Asiimwe, has informed Nebbi district leaders of plans to launch a nationwide investigation into…
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Fort Portal Catholic Diocese launches coffee policy
KABAROLE, July 31, 2025 — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Portal has launched an ambitious five-year diocesan coffee policy [2025 – 2030] aimed at promoting sustainable coffee farming, food security and…
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Uganda’s annual coffee exports earn Shs 8 trillion
KAMPALA, July 30, 2025 — Uganda’s coffee exports for the twelve months [Financial Year 2024/25] were 7.77 million bags, valued at US$ 2.22 billion [approximately Shs 8 trillion], compared to 6.13 million…
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More Changes to the EUDR Considered Likely Before Implementation
BRUSSELS, July 23, 2025 — The EU Deforestation Regulation [EUDR] covers various commodities and is currently scheduled to apply to operators and traders starting at year-end. In late 2024, EUDR compliance was…
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AfDB approves €100mln to empower Morocco’s women and youth entrepreneurs in building inclusive and sustainable agriculture
RABAT, July 22, 2025 — The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank [AfDB] has approved a €100 million loan to support Morocco’s inclusive solidarity-based agriculture programme, focused on empowering women…
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