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AfCFTA, AGRA partner to fast-track intra-African trade in agro-products
KAMPALA, February 18, 2026 —The African Continental Free Trade Area [AfCFTA] and AGRA, formally Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, have reinforced their strategic partnership to accelerate intra- African trade, positioning…
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MAAIF cracks down on fake agro-inputs in Rwenzori Sub-region
FORT PORTAL, February 18, 2026 — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF], through its Department of Crop Inspection and Certification, has intensified enforcement operations in the Rwenzori sub-region, impounding…
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Sugarcane farmers commend Museveni for eliminating 5 percent trash deduction
HOIMA CITY, February 17, 2026 — Sugarcane farmers from the Bunyoro and Tooro sub-regions, under their umbrella body, the Bunyoro Tooro Sugarcane Farmers Association [BUTOS], have lauded President Yoweri Museveni for compelling…
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Otuke farmers advised to use quality seeds for better yields
KAMPALA, February 13, 2026 — As the new planting season approaches, farmers in Otuke district have been urged to secure certified, high-quality seeds to boost yields. According to Kitizo Otim, a crop…
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Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO to open new branch in Bunyoro
HOIMA CITY, February 13, 2026 — The leadership of Ankole Diocese has partnered with Bunyoro Kitara Diocese [BKD] to establish a branch of Ankole Diocese Millennium SACCO Limited in the latter diocese.…
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Masindi farmers battle devastating striga weed, seek government intervention
MASINDI, February 12, 2026 — Farmers in Masindi district are grappling with a widespread invasion of striga weed that has severely reduced cereal crop yields, particularly maize, simsim and sorghum. This was…
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Agago cooperative to focus on growing maize, soybean and sunflower in new season
AGAGO, February 11, 2026 — Members of the newly revived Lukole Cooperative Society Limited in Agago district are set to focus on growing maize, soybeans and sunflower when the rainy season begins…
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Sebei cooperative empowers farmers with sustainable incomes
KAPCHORWA, February 10, 2026 — Farmers in the Sebei Subregion are experiencing renewed hope following the rapid growth of Sebei Coffee and Honey Cooperative Society Limited, a farmer-led initiative founded in 2024,…
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Farmers’ association seeks modern store to improve produce bulking
LIRA, February 5, 2026 — Farmers under the umbrella of the Lira District Farmers’ Association [LDFA] have appealed for financial support to establish a modern warehouse to enable bulking of agricultural produce.…
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Stanbic Bank targets salaried and self-employed Ugandans with ‘Oli In Charge’ loan campaign
KAMPALA, January 31, 2026 — Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched the ‘Oli In Charge’ campaign to provide affordable financing solutions for both salaried and self-employed workers, helping them achieve their financial goals.…
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