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Soroti City set to construct a modern abattoir
SOROTI, April 14, 2025 – Soroti City is set to commence the construction of a modern abattoir, aimed at improving meat safety and public health. Dr. William Blarter Sendawula, Senior Veterinary Officer…
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Ban on meat consumption pushes fish prices higher in Nebbi district
NEBBI, March 2, 2025 – The recent ban on the sale of meat in Nebbi district, following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease [FMD], has led to a surge in demand…
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Brazil’s Landless Rural Workers’ Movement partners with China to use solar energy in cooperatives
BRASILIA, October 20, 2024 — João Pedro Stedile, leader of the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement [MST, in Portuguese], was in China to talk with institutions and companies that have already started partnerships…
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Mass testing of livestock as anthrax outbreak confirmed in Bushenyi
BUSHENYI, October 10, 2024 – An anthrax outbreak has been confirmed in Kitagata Parish, Kyeizooba Sub county, Bushenyi District, following positive test results from samples sent to the National Animal Diseases Diagnostics…
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EU pork producers afraid as China launches anti-dumping investigation into meat exports
LONDON, June 18, 2024 – China has launched an anti-dumping probe into the European Union’s pork exports, which experts fear could impact European food producers. The move follows last week’s conclusion of…
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Rice and oilseed outputs forecast to peak as wheat and maize face decline – new report
KAMPALA, June 14, 2024 – The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation [FAO] projects that the world’s major food commodities will be in “adequate supply” in 2024 and 2025. But the organisation warns…
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MPs order closure of Hoima City abattoir
HOIMA CITY, May 16, 2024 – Members of Parliament [MPs] have called for the immediate closure of the abattoir in Hoima City over unhygienic conditions which they say pose health hazards to…
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NARO embarks on research to improve local goat breeds
APAC, February 8, 2024 – The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] is carrying out research to improve local goat breeds and boost meat production in the country. According to NARO`s Principal Research…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Kasese: Cows die of suspected anthrax
KASESE, January 15, 2024 – Eleven cows suspected to have died of anthrax have been buried in Kasese district to prevent the further spread of the disease in the district. According to…
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Dairy farmers, others urged on hygiene standards
FORT PORTAL, November 21, 2023 – Dairy farmers and other milk handlers have been urged to mind proper hygiene standards while handling milk to ensure it is safe for human consumption. According…
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