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Cooperatives & Communities
Kole cooperative in dire need of modern mill for value addition
KOLE – Alito Joint Farmers’ Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited in Kole district badly needs a new oil grinding mill after the old one they were using broke down. According to John Christopher…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Lira soybean farmers ask for enhanced seeds
LIRA, September 20, 2023 – Farmers under Nyekorac Community Farmers’ Cooperative Limited have asked the Soybean developers to produce improved seeds that can withstand climate change, saying this would save them from…
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Northern
We have sunk Shs 2.3trn in PDM, says Kasaija
LIRA, September 19, 2023 – The Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija has said the government is committed to the implementation of the Parish Development model [PDM] to help 3.5 million households in…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Official warns PDM beneficiaries against diverting funds
LIRA, September 14, 2023 – The beneficiaries of the Parish Development [PDM] in Lira district have been warned against diverting the funds meant to help poor households engage in commercial farming. The…
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Northern
Lira farmers advised to practice intercropping
LIRA – The Woman Member of Parliament representing Lira district, Linda Agnes Auma has called upon farmers in the district to embrace intercropping, saying it key in ensuring food security. Intercropping is…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Lira cooperative promoting production of oil seeds
LIRA – The Erute North County Oil Seed Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited in Lira district has pledged to continue promoting the production and multiplication of oil seeds as well as value addition.…
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Northern
Lira City organic fertiliser maker targets regional market
LIRA – Fidena Agri Uganda, a company based in Lira City, Northern Uganda has developed liquid organic fertiliser to improve vegetable and crop yields and is targeting the East African market. The…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Abulomogo Maize Farmers’ SACCO embraces soybean growing, reaps big
APAC – In addition to other crops, members of Abulomogo Maize Farmers’ SACCO in Apac district have embraced the growing of soybeans to boost their savings and fight household poverty. Abulomogo Maize…
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Africa
Africa50 invests over US$ 6.6bln in infrastructure in six years
ABIDJANI – In just six years of operation, Africa50 has invested more than US$ 6.6 billion in critical infrastructure, African Development Bank [AfDB] President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina said Monday during the Africa50…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Tanzania: Warehouse receipts to support market competition for farmers’ crops
DODOMA – Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Industry, and Trade, Exaud Kigahe, has called on every stakeholder involved in the use and management of the Warehouse Receipts System to fulfill their responsibilities…
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