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Environment
Solar irrigation offers hope to Moroto farmers as MPs push action on drought and hunger
MOROTO — Farmers in Lokitumo Village, Lotisan Subcounty, Moroto district, have started harvesting vegetables throughout the year after benefiting from a solar-powered irrigation system established by the Ministry of Water and Environment.…
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From lake to land: How solar irrigation is changing fishermen’s lives in Kaliro district
KALIRO, July 20, 2026 – Nawampiti village is located about 82 kilometres away from Kaliro Town in Bukamba Sub-county, Kaliro district. Here, the cold breeze from Lake Nakuwa once carried the familiar…
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Kitchen gardens boost nutrition and livelihoods in Kigezi Highlands
KABALE, June 17, 2026 — On a misty morning in Nyamiyanga Village, Kabale district, Kigezi Subregion, Mary Tukamushaba steps outside her home with a small basket in hand. Within a few strides…
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Three indices point to positive outlook for Ugandan economy
KAMPALA, April 20, 2026 — Three key indices indicate a positive outlook for Uganda’s economy, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Monthly Report released by the Ministry of Finance, Planning…
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Buganda signs MoU with Dutch agro-input firm to boost agricultural production
KAMPALA, November 1, 2025 – The Buganda Kingdom, through its agricultural development agency, the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation [BUCADEF], has signed a partnership with a Dutch seed and fertiliser supplier in…
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NARL trains farmers on pest and disease management to build resilience
WAKISO, September 8, 2025 — The National Agricultural Research Laboratories [ NARL ] recently conducted a practical training session on pest and disease management aimed at helping farmers protect their crops and…
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Busitema University and EAGC empower Teso farmers through agribusiness trade expo
SOROTI CITY, September 3, 2025 – Busitema University, in partnership with the Eastern Africa Grain Council [EAGC], has held a successful agribusiness trade expo aimed at empowering farmers in the Teso Subregion…
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BUBU Trade Show: Entrepreneurs decry UNBS certification hurdles
MBARARA CITY, July 30, 2025 – The inaugural Buy Uganda Build Uganda [BUBU] Regional Trade Show, which concluded over the weekend in Mbarara City, showcased a vibrant array of local innovations. However,…
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NARO partners with KOICA to boost fruit and vegetable production
MUKONO, June 27, 2025 –– The National Agricultural Research Organisation [NARO] has partnered with the Korea International Cooperation Agency [ KOICA ] to support farmers in strengthening the fresh fruit and vegetable…
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Two suspects arrested over theft of PDM funds in Kole district
KOLE, June 24, 2025 –– Police in Kole District have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of Shs 50 million intended for beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model [ PDM…
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