Court has directed the trade ministry to constitute the Uganda Sugarcane Board within three months, which will in effect grant licences to industry players.
Coffee prices in Ibanda District have increased over the past six weeks due to improved bean quality and limited market volumes. Arabica coffee now sells at UGX 15,000 per kilogram in Ibanda Town, while Robusta prices have risen to UGX 14,000 in several areas.
Rt. Hon. Namayanja Rose Nsereko, NRM Deputy Secretary General, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to empowering youth and women for food security and agricultural development during the CAADP conference in Munyonyo.
The Uganda Missions in China are co-hosting the Xiamen International Coffee Expo from November 22 to 24th November 2024. The event brings together global coffee industry leaders to celebrate coffee culture. The expo offers a platform to showcase Uganda’s unique coffee, promote sustainable farming, and foster international partnerships. The Uganda Missions in China are co-hosting […]
The Ugandan government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, delivered 18 tractors to Bunyoro sub-region districts to modernize farming and boost agricultural production. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, representing President Museveni, highlighted the initiative as part of the 2021-2026 manifesto to mechanize agriculture and improve livelihoods. The 18 tractors delivered to Bunyoro sub-region districts to modernize farming […]
On November 20, 2024, the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and the Rural Initiatives for Poverty Alleviation (RIPA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Rubirizi district, Uganda. The partnership will leverage NARO’s agricultural research and technology with RIPA’s grassroots initiatives. The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and […]
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has urged development partners, including the World Bank, to expedite procurement processes for government-supported projects to ensure timely implementation and results. Agriculture minister Frank Tumwebaze speaking at the launch of the of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP). (Photo by New Vision) Agriculture minister Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has urged […]
The office of the president under the program of poverty alleviation has delivered the seventh consignment of high-breed goats to model farmers in Akwarikwar Sub County in Bukedea district yesterday 11th September 2024. Yesterday, September 11, 2024, the President’s Office, as part of the Poverty Alleviation Program, handed over the seventh shipment of superior goats […]
First Deputy Premier and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga raised concerns over the adulteration and rebranding of Uganda’s coffee by other countries, during her speech at the 30th National Agricultural Show in Jinja. She emphasized the need for focused efforts to protect Uganda’s coffee identity. Prison officials gifting Kadaga (2nd right) with […]
Government distributed 500 in-calf heifers in the Busoga region through NAADS to boost dairy farming and alleviate poverty. The initiative aimed to enhance household income and livelihoods across various districts, with specific allocations, emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting farmers for economic stability and food security. Last week, in an endeavor to alleviate poverty in […]
