Fruit and Vegetable Supply Remains Low Despite High Export Revenue
Despite generating over USD 100 million in fruit and vegetable exports in 2022, Uganda still faces a low supply of these products and continues to import them, according to the Uganda Bureau of Standards (UBOS) statistical abstract. Nicholas Atukwase, the production and projects manager at K.K. Fresh Fruits Exporters Ltd, noted that while numerous small-scale…
NARO-KOPIA Collaboration Boosts Agricultural Productivity in Uganda
The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has lauded its partnership with the Korea Partnership for Innovation of Agriculture (KOPIA) for catalyzing transformative growth within Uganda’s agricultural landscape. During a prestigious policy workshop commemorating KOPIA’s 15th anniversary in Seoul, South Korea, held on Wednesday, Dr. Yona Baguma, the Director General of NARO, emphasized the pivotal role…
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Gudie Leisure Farm Set to Host Aquaculture Cottage Industry Symposium in April
With fisheries standing as one of Uganda’s top revenue streams, an increasing number of Ugandans, particularly women and youth entrepreneurs, are immersing themselves in the sector, making it a pivotal aspect of their economic endeavors. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) reported that the fisheries sub-sector directly employed approximately 1.7 million individuals…
Kazo Announces Quarantine Over Anthrax Outbreak
Authorities in Kazo District have confirmed an outbreak of Anthrax in Mirama village, Kazo sub-county. This has raised concerns, particularly among those reliant on selling animals and animal products for their livelihoods. John Baptist Asiimwe, the district production officer, revealed that out of the seven samples sent to Entebbe for testing, four returned positive for…
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Milk Exports Double Despite Market Glitches, As Production Shoots
Uganda’s milk production grew by 37 percent to 3.85 billion litres in the year 2022/2023, against the odds like drought in some production areas. This calls for increased investment in processing and penetration of new export markets. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries reports that on the other hand, the export value increases…
UGX 60b Anti-Tick Vaccine Production Facility Nears Completion
The construction of a 60-billion Shillings Anti-Tick Vaccine Production Facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine dubbed TicVac-U which was developed by Makerere University scientists led by renowned Dr.…
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