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International
FAO report examines shocks in global coffee, cocoa and tea markets
KAMPALA, July 15, 2026 – International prices of coffee, cocoa and tea have experienced significant fluctuations in recent years, exposing structural vulnerabilities in global commodity markets, according to a new report by…
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Agriculture
Speaker Oboth champions coffee and cocoa as tools to fight poverty in Bukedi
TORORO, July 1, 2026 — The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth, has urged communities in the Bukedi Sub-region to harness the economic potential of coffee and cocoa production as a means…
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Environment
Fairtrade’s Plot Insights gives cooperatives an edge in preparing for EU deforestation rules
BONN, June 30, 2026 — Fairtrade International has launched Plot Insights, a new digital system designed to help coffee and cocoa cooperatives manage, analyse and securely share geolocation data as they prepare…
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News
VP Alupo launches coffee and cocoa campaign to transform Bukedi economy
TORORO, June 29, 2026 — Vice President [VP] Jessica Alupo has launched the second planting season of the Coffee and Cocoa Promotion Programme in the Bukedi Sub-region, calling on farmers, local leaders…
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UK set to initiate EUDR-aligned deforestation regulations
LONDON, June 25, 2026 – The UK Government is initiating new regulations aimed at ensuring that everyday products sold in the country, including items like coffee and cocoa, do not contribute to…
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Yumbe cocoa cooperative receives support from Turkish agency to boost productivity
YUMBE, June 12, 2026 — Yumbe District Cocoa Cooperative Limited has received a donation of essential agricultural equipment and inputs from the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency [TİKA] aimed at increasing crop…
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Coffee, cocoa farmers in Luuka form cooperative to enhance bargaining power
LUUKA, June 10, 2026 — Coffee and cocoa farmers in Luuka district have formed a cooperative society aimed at pooling resources, strengthening their bargaining power, and improving access to markets, credit facilities…
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Let’s champion perennial crops for economic recovery in Acholi, Otunnu urges new leaders
GULU, May 27, 2026 — Former Ugandan diplomat and statesman Amb. Olara Otunnu has challenged new leaders in Omoro district and across the Acholi Sub-region to champion perennial crop farming as a…
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Ugandan coops stand to reap more from China’s zero-tariff policy for African products
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — Leading Ugandan cooperatives exporting to China are excited about the Asian country’s new tariff policy that grants virtually duty-free access for African products into its market. China…
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News
Instant coffee now officially included in EUDR
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — The European Commission has released its long-awaited review of the European Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], providing essential clarity for global food and drink manufacturers. A notable change is…
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