Agriculture
‘Increase staffing at agriculture mechanization centres’
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Farmers urged to embrace value addition opportunities as food prices fall
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We shall arrest you- Agriculture minister warns farmers who dry produce on bare ground
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Ugandan farmers applauded for keeping country food secure during COVID-19 Pandemic
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New Presidential Directives take effect tomorrow May 6th, Trade Minister Clarifies on Garages, Wholesale shops
Only wholesale shops specifically dealing in essential products such as food stuffs, medicines, Agriculture inputs and veterinary shops are allowed to operate, the minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde has clarified.
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Toothless Locusts? Minister Bamulangaki says there is no significant damage caused to Vegetation
The existing swarms of locusts in Uganda have not caused significant damage to the vegetation cover, the Minister of Agriculture, animal industries and fisheries Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempija has revealed.
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Desert Locusts spread to 24 Districts
On 29th February, 2020, one swarm crossing from Kenya was reported at Lorengedwat in Nabilatuk and settled at Matany in Napak; covering nearly 10 sq/km. Two other swarms have been reported in Rupa, Moroto and Kakamongole in Nakapiripirit district.
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Museveni says Peace, social infrastructure by NRM are major attractions for investors
Mr. Museveni pointed out that for Uganda to attract such investments, there must be some crucial elements in place and cited peace and social infrastructure, among others, adding that these have been top priority for the Government of the National Resistance Movement.
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Indian to open 18 new Embassies in Africa
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised that his government will keep its markets open for Africa and support their industries to invest in the continent, as well as work towards improving African Agriculture.
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Museveni advises Jinja Catholics to Embrace Commercial Agriculture
Christians in Jinja have been urged to embrace commercial agriculture, which would in turn greatly enhance their income.
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Ministry of Agriculture issues Fresh Cattle Quarantine in Ankole Districts
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has issued fresh quarantine on the movement of cattle in the districts of Mbarara, Isingiro, Kiruhura and Lyantonde and Sembabule.
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Operation Wealth Creation Seedlings Criticized
Agriculture Committee of Parliament wants the distribution of seedlings under Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) stopped.
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Government Faulted On Fall Armyworm
Agnes Kirabo, a food rights activist has raised concern over government's late response to the outbreak of the Fall Armyworm in the country
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Uganda moves to contain Fall Army Worm Outbreak
The ministry of Agriculture and its agencies has revealed they are working hard to control an outbreak of the fall army warm that has destroyed maize gardens in different parts of the country.
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50 MUK Students Deleted From final Graduation list over Fraud
As hundreds of Thousands of students prepare to graduate tomorrow, at least 50 of their colleagues are in tears after their names were withdrawn from the Makerere University graduation list for illegally bribing their way to the top
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