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Uganda Missions Co-Host Xiamen International Coffee Expo

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 […]

Uganda Delivers Tractors to Bunyoro Region to Boost Agricultural Modernization and Productivity

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 […]

NARO and RIPA Partner to Empower Smallholder Farmers in Rubirizi District

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 Calls for Faster Procurement in Climate-Smart Agriculture Project

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 […]

Bukedea Farmers Receive High-Breed Goats from State House

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 […]

Kadaga Decries Adulteration of Ugandan Coffee by Other Countries

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 Supports Dairy Farmers in Busoga Region

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 […]

NAADS Puts Efforts In Enhancing Fish Farming and Export Potential

The Government of Uganda, through NAADS, distributed over 2.2 million fish fingerlings and 58,706 kilograms of start-up feeds to farmers across 22 districts. This initiative, focusing on tilapia and catfish, aims to boost household incomes, increase fish production, and enhance export earnings by supporting farmers with established fish ponds. Selected based on readiness, these farmers […]

Minister Babalanda Commends Maganjo Grain Millers for Boosting Employment and Revitalizing Jinja City

Minister for Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, praised Maganjo Grain Millers for creating jobs and revitalizing Jinja City during the inauguration of their new flour production unit. She conveyed President Museveni’s congratulations to the company for its 45 years of contributions to food processing, employment, and commercial agriculture. Hon Babilanda during the inauguration of the […]

Government supports Lyantonde Farmers with shs 223M Irrigation System Investment

The government has installed irrigation systems for several farmers in Lyantonde through the Micro-Scale Irrigation program, aiming to boost agricultural production and promote commercial farming in the area yesterday 20th June 2024. Lyantonde district officials led by RDC Mr. Godfrey Mbetegyerezi, Ntimba Edmond (CAO) and Mr Fred Muhangi (Lc V chairperson) commissioning drug horse irrigation […]