All posts tagged "Uganda agriculture"
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6.1KNationalFMD outbreak leaves over 20 animals dead in Namisindwa
Namisindwa LC5 Boss Emma Bwayo has urged livestock traders and farmers to suspend the movement of animals until further guidance is issued...
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4.7KNewsKiryandongo receives new vehicle to boost climate-smart agriculture programme
Chief Administrative Officer Anselm Kyaligonza also welcomed the acquisition, and hailed the government for creating an enabling environment that continues to attract...
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6.5KNationalGovt moves to merge food, veterinary regulation under single Authority
The proposed Authority will regulate, among others, veterinary medicines, veterinary vaccines, veterinary medical devices, veterinary cosmetics, laboratory supplies and reagents, agricultural chemicals,...
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8.8KNationalPallisa receives new vehicle to boost Climate-Smart Agriculture project
The Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project is expected to strengthen agricultural productivity, improve extension services, and promote climate-resilient farming practices across...
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823NationalUganda targets 45.5 million animals in largest-ever FMD vaccination campaign
Minister of State for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama said the campaign is intended to build herd immunity, reduce disease outbreaks and strengthen...
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838NewsParliament approves Shs734bn solar irrigation loan for coffee farmers
The project is expected to establish 427 solar-powered irrigation systems across major coffee-growing districts, covering approximately 4,768 acres and directly benefiting an...
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1.2KNationalFormer UCDA boss, Emmanuel Iyamulemye dies at 54
Kampala, Uganda: Dr Emmanuel Iyamulemye, the former Executive Director of the now-defunct Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), has died at the age...
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1.3KNationalKiryandongo rolls out parish training centers to boost PDM implementation
Kiryandongo, Uganda: The Kiryandongo District Local Government has launched Parish Training Centres (PTCs) to enhance practical, hands-on training for farmers under the...
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1.0KOP-EDUrgent, collective efforts needed to protect pollinators for sustainability and food security
By Peruth Atukwatse Today, 16th October 2025, the world celebrates World Food Day under the theme “Hand in Hand for Better Foods...
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1.7KNationalMinister Tumwebaze urges value chain approach in Agricultural projects
Wakiso, Uganda: The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has urged project designers in the agriculture sector to...
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1.3KNationalNARO receives Jianzhou Big Ear goats from China for research and breeding
Entebbe, Uganda: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has handed over a consignment of Jianzhou Big Ear goats from...
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3.0KFeaturesNARO, Japan’s Ac-Planta sign MoU to tackle food security, boost Climate-Smart Agriculture
NARO, Uganda: The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ac-Planta Inc., a Tokyo-based agri-bio-venture...
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1.4KNewsAmolatar leaders urged to embrace coffee farming as key to poverty eradication
Amolatar, Uganda: Amolatar District leaders have called on farmers to take up coffee farming as a reliable pathway out of poverty, following...
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1.9KBig StoryUganda’s economy grows at 6.3% as Gov’t unveils Shs72tn Budget for FY 2025/26
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s economy is projected to grow even stronger in the coming financial year, after government Thursday unveiled a bold national...