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13
Feb

Agriculture

West Nile Farmers Empowered with Tax Incentives to Boost Agricultural Sector

Amanda Bae / 10 months
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3 min read

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) organized a three-day tax hub at the Agri-business and Renewable Expo in Arua City, engaging farmers in West Nile to leverage tax incentives in the agricultural sector. URA engaged farmers in West Nile Group to transform their livelihoods through utilization of the various tax incentives that apply to the agricultural […]

04
Feb

Agriculture

How Ugandan Soyabean, Simsim Dominate European Market

Nkunda Ricky / 10 months
0
5 min read

The agricultural industry in Uganda is a vibrant and intricate field that most timid investors are unwilling to venture into. Dealing with farmers, middlemen, suppliers, buyers, and other stakeholders can be unpredictable and lead to a web of honest and dishonest people that have the power to make or ruin many aspirations. Mr. Varun Bhassin, […]

02
Feb

Agriculture

Government considers a policy reversal on vaccination of livestock to allow farmers purchase vaccines.

Nkwanzi Sheena / 10 months
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4 min read

The Minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze, considers a policy reversal on livestock vaccination due to budget limitations, stating that the current policy covering 1.1% of susceptible animals is insufficient. Tumwebaze notes the financial challenges and proposes cost-sharing options. The Cabinet will discuss this on February 5, 2024. The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries […]

12
Jan

Agriculture

NARO’s Ambitious Agricultural Initiatives for 2024/2025

Amanda Bae / 11 months
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3 min read

The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) is gearing up for a robust agricultural agenda in the upcoming financial year. Key achievements from the past year include the release of high-yield crop varieties, advancements in livestock vaccines, and the acquisition of a fisheries research vessel. Noteworthy is the rice variety boasting a 10-ton yield per hectare, offering a chance for Uganda to double rice production.

20
Dec

Empowering Coffee Farmers: Minister Tumwebaze Advocates Strategic Organization

Asekeny Joan / 12 months
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2 min read

Minister Tumwebaze urges Ugandan coffee farmers to organize through associations for better engagement with the government. He recently oversaw the allocation of coffee processing equipment worth two billion shillings to empower 75 farmers. This initiative aims to enhance on-farm processing, leading to improved farm gate prices.

13
Dec

President Museveni and His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse of Warri Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in Oil and Agriculture

Nkwanzi Sheena / 12 months
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4 min read

President Museveni and His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Nigerian traditional ruler of the Kingdom of Warri, discussed collaboration in oil exploration and agriculture. They emphasized the significance of unity among African traditional leaders. The meeting covered plans for training young people in oil and gas and agriculture.

08
Nov

UPDF Roots For Agriculture Mechanisation in Latest Countrywide Tour

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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2 min read

The Commandant National Defence College – Uganda, Maj Gen Francis Okello has re-echoed the call for the mechanisation of agriculture as a means of boosting food in Uganda both for local consumption and export given that agriculture is the backbone of Uganda.

02
Nov

Agriculture

Unlocking the Potential of African Agriculture Through Technology

Cherop Amarie / 1 year
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3 min read

Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze’s call to customize agricultural technologies for different value chain stages, discussed at an African conference in Nairobi. He emphasizes the need for technology tailored to farmers’ needs, especially in rural areas, along with addressing issues like internet connectivity and climate-resilient farming.

31
Oct

Agriculture

Minister Henry Musasizi Launches Hoe Distribution Program to Boost Agriculture in Rubanda East County

Cherop Amarie / 1 year
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3 min read

Henry Musasizi, the State Minister of Finance and Rubanda East County Member of Parliament, has launched a hoe distribution program to benefit over 28,000 households in Rubanda East County. The initiative aims to enhance agricultural productivity and is in response to the government’s Parish Development Model Funds (PDM).

26
Oct

Agriculture

Government approves creation of Food and Agricultural Authority

Nkunda Ricky / 1 year
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2 min read

Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a Food and Agricultural Authority (FAA) that will be mandated with food-related matters, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze has revealed during parliamentary session yesterday 25th October 2023.

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West Nile Farmers Empowered with Tax Incentives to Boost Agricultural Sector

How Ugandan Soyabean, Simsim Dominate European Market

Government considers a policy reversal on vaccination of livestock to allow farmers purchase vaccines.

NARO’s Ambitious Agricultural Initiatives for 2024/2025

Empowering Coffee Farmers: Minister Tumwebaze Advocates Strategic Organization

President Museveni and His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse of Warri Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in Oil and Agriculture

UPDF Roots For Agriculture Mechanisation in Latest Countrywide Tour

Unlocking the Potential of African Agriculture Through Technology

Minister Henry Musasizi Launches Hoe Distribution Program to Boost Agriculture in Rubanda East County

Government approves creation of Food and Agricultural Authority

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