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Global coffee prices decline 2.7 percent in April 2026, says ICO report
KAMPALA, May 19, 2026 — Global coffee prices fell in April as improving supply prospects outweighed fears over rising shipping and energy costs linked to tensions in the Middle East, according to…
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Bunyoro goat farmers improve incomes through climate-smart breeds
BULIISA, May 16, 2026 – Goat farming groups in Bunyoro Subregion, especially in Buliisa district have improved their livelihoods and increased household incomes after adopting climate-smart goat farming practices and replacing traditional…
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India’s coffee output seen falling as heat and erratic rains hit Arabica crop
NEW DELHI, May 14, 2026 — India’s coffee production is forecast to decline in the 2026/27 marketing year as erratic weather patterns, rising input costs and pest pressures weigh on yields, particularly…
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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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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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LIRA RDC warns farmers against wasting coffee seedlings
LIRA, May 13, 2026 — The Office of the Resident District Commissioner [RDC] for Lira district has warned farmers in the district against wasting coffee seedlings distributed under the government programme of…
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Kikamba Farmers Development SACCO hits Shs 50 million in savings
KAKUMIRO, May 11, 2026 — Members of Kikamba Farmers Development Savings and Credit Cooperative Society [SACCO] have reason to celebrate following the steady growth of their savings. Speaking during at the SACCO’s…
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Ntungamo: Coop bosses suspended over missing Shs 553mln
NTUNGAMO, May 11, 2026 – Tension erupted on Thursday morning as members of Katojo Twimukire Growers Co-operative Society Limited [KTGCSL] dismissed their board over allegations of abuse of office and the mismanagement…
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New research shows how a carefully selected mix of coffee varieties unlocks higher yields in Côte d’Ivoire
ABIDJAN, May 10, 2026 — New research conducted in Côte d’Ivoire shows that planting a mix of six rigorously tested and validated robusta coffee varieties can increase yields by up to 86…
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New digital platform targets transparency gaps in Uganda’s coffee sector
KAMPALA, May 8, 2026 — In an effort to fully comply with the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation [EUDR], the Uganda Coffee Farmers Alliance [UCFA] and the National Coffee Research…
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