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The art of pruning
With the modernisation and commercialisation of agriculture in Uganda throughout the early 2000s, farmers took
August 12, 2020
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Uganda building an aquaculture park at Mwena
The Minister of State for Fisheries, Honorable Hellen Adoa handed over the proposed site for
July 19, 2020
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Uganda building 5 regional mechanization centers
The Ugandan Government is constructing regional mechanization centers in Buwama – Mpigi district (Central Region),
July 19, 2020
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Makerere University supporting Antimicrobial Resistance control
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Uganda has received a Double Cabin
July 14, 2020
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Locusts – latest report
A second-generation of immature swarms have now started to form in northwest Kenya according to the latest
June 15, 2020
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Sweet potato refuse becomes a valuable resource
Small-scale sweetpotato farmers in Uganda have adopted innovative technologies that not only improve dairy and
June 12, 2020
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Hike food stuff prices at your own risk, warns Museveni
Traders who will take advantage of the corona virus pandemic to hike food stuffs in
March 25, 2020
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Uganda moves to eliminate counterfeit and adulterated agro-inputs.
Uganda has agreed on ten priority areas of collaboration to eliminate counterfeit and adulterated agro-inputs.
March 24, 2020
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Increasing awareness about rabies in Uganda
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has concluded a series of joint
February 27, 2020
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FAO gets $10 million donation from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to fight Desert Locust upsurge in East Africa
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu has welcomed a $10 million donation from the Bill & Melinda
February 26, 2020
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Uganda declares war on locusts as they crossover from Kenya
Desert locusts have finally crossed over from Kenya into Uganda. Reports indicate that they were
February 9, 2020
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Uganda attacked by the sweet potato butterfly caterpillar
Have you ever heard of the sweet potato butterfly caterpillar? Uganda has been attacked by
January 30, 2020
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Uganda Agriculture Minister lays out plans for the season
What should Uganda farmers expect in the first season of 2020? The Minister of Agriculture,
January 29, 2020
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Uganda rolling out National Oil Palm Project
Uganda is rolling out a National Oil Palm Project. An estimated 30,800 households will directly
January 21, 2020
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Kenya to impose 16% VAT on Ugandan Milk
Kenya will impose a 16 per cent value added tax (VAT) on milk imports from
December 23, 2019
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Kayunga pineapple factory set to be ready next year
Th Ugandan Government is building a pineapple factory at Kayunga. The Government through the National
December 18, 2019
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Uganda deploys milk checkpoints along major highways
The Ugandan Government has taken measures towards increased consumer protection and quality assurance for Milk
December 5, 2019
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Uganda moves to Create a Veterinary Medicine Authority
The Uganda State Minister for Animal Industry, Hon. Joy Kabatsi has said Ministry of Agriculture,
December 3, 2019
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Uganda President tells more about his famous cattle
By Yoweri Museveni,Uganda President Recently, I was in Kisozi and Rwakitura, checking on my cattle.
November 27, 2019
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We are killing 60,000 chicks weekly – Kenya poultry breeders
Poultry breeders in Kenya are suffering massive losses due to the invasion of cheap day-old
November 25, 2019
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DRIVE FOR IMPROVED NUTRITION TO INVOLVE CREATIVE ARTS, MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA IN UGANDA SCHOOLS
Representatives of the implementing Ministries of the Uganda Multi-Sectoral Food and Nutrition Project have concluded
November 24, 2019
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Raw materials driving feed prices high – Kenya feed manufacturers
Farmers in Kenya have been complaining of the high cost of production specifically due to
November 19, 2019
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Uganda releases Vanilla sub-sector update for farmers registered in the Vanilla farmer groups
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries through Hon. Christopher Kibanzanga the State Minister
November 17, 2019
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Uganda to host delegates from 40 countries for 10th Anniversary of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation
Uganda has been selected to host delegates from over 40 countries for the 10th Anniversary of
November 14, 2019
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Kasolwe Stock Ranch in Kamuli District Uganda to host new livestock interventions for Busoga Sub-region
Kasolwe Stock Ranch in Kamuli district has hosted the Ground-breaking for new livestock interventions for
November 2, 2019
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Why Uganda holds an Annual Indigenous and Traditional Food Fair
On Friday the 25th of October 2019, the 9th edition of the Annual Indigenous and
October 30, 2019
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Nucleus farmer model rolled out by Uganda Agriculture Ministry
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has kick-started the roll out of the
October 21, 2019
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Lusenke Stock Farm set to provide an average of 30,000 chicks per week
The Lusenke Stock Farm will be providing an average of 30,000 chicks per week once
October 21, 2019
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Uganda rolls out Ethical Code of Conduct for Agricultural Extension Service Providers
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries developed an Ethical Code of Conduct for
September 20, 2019
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Guidelines for Import, Export and Transit of Animals and Animal Products in Uganda
Below are the procedures for import, export and transit of animal and animal products in
September 16, 2019
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