Museveni Tasks Teso to Tackle Land Fragmentation for Sustainable Development
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged leaders in Teso to prioritise the fight against land fragmentation in the sub region to foster sustainable development. Addressing a gathering today at the home of the Vice President, H.E Jessica Alupo in Katakwi District, President Museveni emphasised the need for proactive leadership to address Africa’s persistent challenges. Earlier…
Gov’t Registers 170,000 Coffee Farmers Ahead Of EU Regulations Deadline
At least 170,000 coffee farmers and value-chain actors have been registered in Uganda’s national database as the country approaches the December 31st deadline to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). According to Israel Ssebugenyi, the Technology Development Manager at the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), this number has been achieved within the first…
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Government Pushes Farmers to Grow Avocados Amid High European Demand
The National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) is urging farmers to cultivate Hass avocados, highlighting their high value in oil production and the promising market provided by five factories currently processing avocados in Uganda. NAADS Executive Director has assured Busoga region’s high-value crop farmers of a guaranteed market for their produce, as five companies in Uganda…
Scientists Extend Fight Against Banana Bunchy Top Virus To West Nile
Agricultural scientists have embarked on a campaign to curb the further spread of the invasive banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) in the West Nile sub region. Over the past three years, banana farmers in the districts of Nebbi, Arua, Zombo, Maracha, Terego and Arua City have been battling with the disease, which causes severe stunting…
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Gov’t Weighs Lifting FMD Livestock Quarantine
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is considering lifting the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) quarantine on livestock. On February 28th, the Ministry imposed quarantine restrictions in Kampala following an outbreak of FMD in Kabowa, Rubaga Division. Subsequently, the disease spread to over 30 districts across the country, including Ssembabule, Luwero, Mubende,…
President Museveni Supports Buganda Kingdom’s “Mwanyi Terimba” Project with Shs 413 Million
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged Shs413 million to Buganda Kingdom’s poverty alleviation initiative, “Mwanyi Terimba,” aimed at encouraging coffee farming among its subjects. The President’s contribution was delivered by the State House Comptroller, Ms. Jane Barekye, during an agricultural exhibition in Bulemeezi County, Luwero District. This event also highlighted wealth creation efforts within the…
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