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Uganda flags off first-ever export of canned pineapple to China
LUWERO, May 27, 2026 — Uganda recently flagged off its first commercial export of canned pineapple to the People’s Republic of China, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to expand…
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Kabale residents welcome new Living Lab to tackle climate change
KABALE, May 1, 2026 – Residents of Nyabumba Parish in Kamuganguzi Sub-county, Kabale District, have welcomed the establishment of the first-ever Living Lab by Kabale University, aimed at strengthening climate action and…
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Kayunga to host agro-industrial park aimed at boosting commercial farming
KAMPALA, April 27, 2026 — Farmers in Kayunga, Luwero and Mukono districts have a reason to celebrate after the government allocated at least 1,200 acres of land to a Chinese investor for…
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Over 500 youth trained in climate-smart poultry value chain
MUKONO, April 16, 2026 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has trained more than 500 young people in climate-smart poultry farming, equipping them with practical skills to improve productivity and livelihoods.…
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Gov’t releases over Shs 1.6bln to support women councils across Uganda
KAMPALA, February 15, 2026 — The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development [MGLSD] has commenced the second quarter disbursement of funds under the Institutional Support programme for Local Government Women Councils…
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Museveni commissions new sugar factory in Luwero
LUWERO, January 2, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni recently commissioned the Victoria Sugar Limited factory in Luwero district, reaffirming the government’s commitment to industrialisation, wealth creation, and improved livelihoods. The President, who…
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Uganda flags off first-ever shipment of dried chili to China
KAMULI, December 7, 2025 — Uganda has officially flagged off its first-ever container of dried chili for export to the People’s Republic of China signaling deepening trade ties, stronger agricultural value chains…
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NARO promotes agriculture diversity through seed banks and fairs
LUWERO, December 4, 2025 – – The National Agriculture Research Organisation [NARO] through Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute [MUZARDI], has launched a campaign to promote diversity of agriculture through establishment…
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Bunyoro farmers urged to embrace oil seed project to boost household incomes
HOIMA, July 11, 2025 –– Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries [MAAIF] have called on farmers in the Bunyoro region to embrace the National Oil Seed Project [NOSP],…
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Museveni embarks on monitoring PDM funds
LUWERO, May 1, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni has embarked on the monitoring process of the Parish Development Model [PDM] funds to eliminate irregularities in the programme aimed at fighting poverty in…
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