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Agriculture
Support farmers in fodder production, MP urges govt
GULU-Aruu County Member of Parliament, Christopher Komakech wants government to support locals in Acholi Sub-region to produce fodder, saying it will help locals to have enough feed for their animals. This comes…
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Hoima: Leaders call for probe into brutal eviction of Kapapi residents
HOIMA– Leaders in Hoima district have condemned the recent brutal eviction of over 1,000 people in Kapapi and Kiganja sub-counties in Kigorobya County, Hoima district, calling it an inhuman act that needs…
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Amuru LC leaders suspended over sale of community land to Balalo
AMURU– The LCI chairperson of Palukere East, Martine Olanya, and Buciri Okwera, the LCII chairperson of Palukere Parish in Opara Sub-county in Amuru district have been suspended for allegedly conspiring to sell…
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Veterinarians launch training and exhibitions for livestock farmers
MASAKA-Veterinarians under the umbrella of Uganda Veterinary Association [UVA] have launched a series of regional training and exhibitions for livestock farmers. The President of UVA Central Chapter, Dr. Ismail Asiimwe while commissioning…
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Vaccination against FMD kicks off in Teso Sub-region
KATAKWI-At least over 40,000 doses of vaccines were received to vaccinate cattle in the Teso Sub-region districts hit by foot and mouth disease [ FMD ], this news website can say. In…
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UPDF recovers over 600 guns in Karamoja
MOROTO – Joint security forces have netted 2,803 suspects and recovered 612 guns and,3,998 ammunition in the ongoing operation to rid the Karamoja Sub-region of deadly cattle raids and criminality. The Uganda…
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Stray hippos kill cattle in Katakwi district
KATAKWI-Residents of Kapujan Sub-county in Katakwi district are living in fear after a school of hippopotamuses [ hippos ] invaded the area, killing six head of cattle, as well as destroying hundreds…
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Technology
NARO launches anti-tick vaccine in Mbarara
MBARARA– Ministers, Members of Parliament, and National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] scientists late last week commissioned the trial of an anti-tick vaccine in Mbarara district to protect cattle from ticks and related…
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Agriculture
Land dispute derails establishment of livestock market
AMURU-A longstanding land dispute between Amuru and Gulu districts is threatening the establishment of a livestock market in Adee area claimed by both districts. If allowed to operate by both districts, the…
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Ugandan scientists develop anti-tick vaccine
WAKISO-Ugandan Scientists have discovered an effective anti-tick vaccine that is set to undergo trials soon. The vaccine developed by the National Livestock Research Institute [NaLIRRI] at Nakyesesa is ready for field trials.…
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