Agriculture
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Healthy Soils for a Resilient Future: Global experts mark World Soil Day with call for action in Africa
Leading soil scientists, policymakers, development partners and practitioners convened for a high-level World Soil Day webinar titled “Healthy Soils for…
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Gov’t to pay UGX 24 Billion to national oil palm project-affected persons – Minister Kyakulaga
By Peter Luzinda The Minister of State for Agriculture, Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, has announced that the government is set to…
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Museveni Announces International Airport Construction in Mbarara with China & Brazil
In a major infrastructure announcement, President Museveni has revealed plans to build a new international airport at Nyakisharara in Mbarara…
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Bee Farmers demand policy to combat climate change impacts and boost sector
Bee farmers, under the banner of the African Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (AIBIS), are urgently calling for the enactment…
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President Museveni announces special fertiliser fund for Kanungu tea farmers
Kanungu, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged a dedicated fund to help tea farmers in Kanungu District access…
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Uganda Bankers’ Association, FAO, and EU-Uganda move to unlock financing for sustainable wood sector growth
In a landmark effort to promote sustainable economic growth, the Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA), in partnership with the Food and…
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Uganda Revenue Authority announces cessation of 6% withholding tax on agricultural supplies
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) issued a fresh reminder to the general public regarding the application of Withholding Tax (WHT)…
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Uganda secures landmark Shs675 billion organic fertilizer factory deal in Kampiringisa
Uganda will establish a of a UGX 675 billion (approximately US$180 million) organic fertilizer factory in Kampiringisa. Prime Minister Robinah…
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Museveni directs agriculture ministry to draft regulations to streamline tea sector
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to draft regulations for tea growing and…
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Uganda’s coffee prices rebound, bringing relief to farmers as agriculture ministry confirms recovery
Ugandan coffee farmers are breathing a collective sigh of relief today as the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries…
