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Masindi, Kiryandongo maize farmers trained on proper use of fertilisers
KIRYANDONGO, July 9, 2024 – Over 200 farmers in Masindi and Kiryandongo districts have been trained on the proper use of fertilisers to boost maize production. Asili Agriculture Company, based in Kiryandongo…
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Mars Wrigley collaborates with COCOBOD on early detection of CSSVD
LONDON, July 6, 2024 – Mars Wrigley, the world’s largest chocolate manufacturer, has announced the development of a detection kit for Cocoa Swollen Shoot Virus Disease [CSSVD]. This kit aims to facilitate…
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Global coalition launches new strategy to boost agroecology
ROME, July 5, 2024 – In the context of growing hunger and accelerating climate and biodiversity crises, the 300-member Agroecology Coalition recently launched an ambitious strategy to rapidly accelerate the transition to…
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Cameroon: First US$ 20mln project approved to support transition to deforestation-free agroecological practices
YAONDE, July 4, 2024 – A first US$20 million project funded by the Central Africa Forest Initiative [CAFI] will support Cameroon’s small-scale cocoa and coffee producers adapt to the new European Union…
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NARO advises Lango farmers to embrace fish farming
LIRA, July 4, 2024 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has urged farmers in Lango Subregion to embrace fish farming to address the local market demand and for its nutritional value.…
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Outcry as Shs 1.4bln Adai Valley Dam vandalised in Katakwi district
KATAKWI, July 4, 2024 – Livestock farmers and leaders in Usuk Sub-county, Katakwi district are crying foul over the vandalism of the Shs 1.4 billion Adai Valley Dam purposely constructed by the…
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PDM beneficiary in Gulu loses chicken to thieves, poisoning
GULU, July 4, 2024 – A Parish Development Model [PDM] beneficiary in Gulu district is counting losses after her chicken bought using the funds provided under the government programme were stolen while…
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Serere: Over 50,000 cows to be vaccinated against FMD
SERERE, July 2, 2024 – To eradicate foot and mouth disease [ FMD ] and other animal diseases, Serere district has embarked on a mass vaccination exercise targeting over 50,000 heads of…
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Excitement as Abapiri Oil Seed Cooperative gets tractor
KWANIA, June 28, 2024 – Abapiri Oil Seed Cooperative Society Limited in Abapiri parish, Chawente Subcounty in Kwania district has received a new tractor, donated by the Agriculture ministry to boost crop…
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Hundreds lose jobs as Mayuge sugar factory is closed
NAMAYINGO, June 26, 2024 – Over 600 people in Namayingo district have lost their jobs following government’s rushed closure of CN Sugar factory that was still undergoing construction. The closure of the…
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