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NARL trains farmers on pest and disease management to build resilience
WAKISO, September 8, 2025 — The National Agricultural Research Laboratories [ NARL ] recently conducted a practical training session on pest and disease management aimed at helping farmers protect their crops and…
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NaCORI celebrates 10 years of research and innovation in coffee and cocoa sectors
MUKONO, September 1, 2025 – The Minister of State for Agriculture, Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, has commended researchers at the National Coffee Research Institute [NaCORI] for their groundbreaking innovations in coffee and cocoa…
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Kikuube disburses Shs 1.45bln in PDM funds to new beneficiaries
KIKUUBE, August 29, 2025 – Authorities in Kikuube District have commenced the disbursement of Shs 1.45 billion to new beneficiaries under the Parish Development Model [PDM]. The PDM, a government initiative launched…
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NARO adopts agroforestry technologies to combat climate change
MUKONO, August 6, 2025 –– The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] is promoting agroforestry technologies as a solution to mitigate the effects of climate change, particularly in areas that experience recurrent climate-induced…
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Fairtrade supporting coops in Asia Pacific to collect geolocation data
PORT MORESBY, July 28, 2025 — In a strategic move to enhance traceability, regulatory compliance, and market competitiveness, Fairtrade producer network NAPP is supporting coffee and cocoa cooperatives in Asia Pacific to…
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Alebtong RDC urges farmers to embrace coffee growing
ALEBTONG, 22 July 2025 — The Resident District Commissioner [RDC] of Alebtong, Geoffrey Okiswa, has called on local farmers to embrace coffee cultivation, describing it as a key government initiative aimed at…
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Kikuube women appeal for tractors to boost commercial farming
KIKUUBE, July 21, 2025 — Women leaders in Kikuube district have appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to support agricultural mechanisation by providing tractors to help them engage in commercial farming. Sarah Kayonza,…
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MAAIF, OWC partner to distribute over 500,000 coffee seedlings to Northern Uganda Diocese
OMORO, July 12, 2025 –– The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], in partnership with Operation Wealth Creation [OWC], has launched a major initiative to distribute over 500,000 coffee seedlings…
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Masindi farmers equipped with skills in coffee and cocoa value chains
MASINDI, July 3, 2025 –– Over 100 farmers in Masindi district have been equipped with essential knowledge and skills in the coffee and cocoa value chains, aimed at helping them reap greater…
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Two suspects arrested over theft of PDM funds in Kole district
KOLE, June 24, 2025 –– Police in Kole District have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of Shs 50 million intended for beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [ PDM…
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