The newly recruited directors in a group photo with NARO Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma (Centre) The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has officially unveiled its new management. On August 1, 2023, the staff at the NARO secretariat witnessed the change of guard for four (4) newly appointed Directors to positions of leadership. It is
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A Ugandan Success Story Of Promoting Local Coffee Consumption On The Farm
A Farm barista buying coffee beans and ground coffee for farm coffee shop from the farm Uganda is the eighth largest coffee producer in the world and Africa’s largest Robusta coffee producer and number one coffee exporter. Despite a rich history of coffee production for decades, Uganda has predominantly had a
Read MorePoultry farmers are accused of using ARVs to fatten chicken/Courtesy photo The Poultry Association of Uganda has opened up on alleged chicken laced with antiretrovirals (ARVs) on the market. This follows a news story in the media days ago suggesting that ‘Chicken Laced With ARVs’ is flooding the Ugandan market. The story quoted
Read MoreThe lagoon that was dug to support the solar powered irrigation system in Kyamulibwa sub county, Kalungu district. The system is no longer serving its purpose A solar-powered irrigation project, valued at Shillings 320 million, in Kyamulibwa sub-county, Kalungu district, has fallen into disrepair due to poor maintenance of its
Read MoreRobusta coffee accounts for over 80% of Uganda’s coffee production. Coffee Berry Moth is the latest threat to Robusta production A team of researchers have found out that a caterpillar, Coffee Berry Moth, is another threat to Robusta coffee production in Uganda. Robusta coffee is believed to be indigenous to
Read MoreUganda Earns Shs330.5bn From Coffee Exports In June As Prices Hit Record High
Uganda earned a record Shs330.5bn from coffee exports in June Uganda’s coffee exports in June 2023 amounted to 563,832 60-kilo bags, worth US$ 90.56 million (Shs330.5bn), Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA)’s monthly report for June 2023, indicates. This comprised 489,597 bags of Robusta valued at US$73.88 million and 74,235 bags of Arabica valued at
Read MoreaBi Finance Trains Financial Institutions On Green Finance Amid Climate Crisis
Paul Mugera, Trainer with Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Service addressing participants on Green Finance Lending aBi Finance Ltd, one of the leading players in promoting access to sustainable agribusiness finance in Uganda, in partnership with the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS) is set to conduct 20 green
Read MoreBunjako Island’s 300-Acre Coffee Farm Provides Abundant Lessons For Small & Large-Scale Farmers
Andrew Eriki, the General Manager of Heritage Kanaani Farms, taking Business Focus team on a guided tour of the farm The rate at which Ugandans are taking on large scale coffee farming is increasing by leaps and bounds. Heritage Kanaani Farms is the latest vast indigenous plantation to be set up. Located approximately
Read More13 Ugandan Coffee Brands Win Big at “Coffees Roasted At Origin” Competition In Paris
Martin Nangoli of Kikobero coffee roasting his coffee at CURAD’s roasting facility in Kabanyolo Ugandan Coffee brands have been recognized among the world's best coffees at the 9th International Contest of “Coffees roasted at origin” 2023 competition held in Paris, France. The winners of the competition were announced on Tuesday,
Read Moredfcu Bank, Partners Unveil Platform To Digitize Agricultural Ecosystem, Provide Smallholder Farmers With Improved Access To Markets & Credit
Charles Mudiwa (Centre), Chief Executive Officer, and Managing Director of dfcu Bank in a group photo with Mastercard and Rabo Partnerships bosses after inking the partnership deal dfcu Bank, Mastercard, and Rabo Partnerships have announced a strategic partnership aimed at digitalizing the agricultural ecosystem in Uganda. This collaboration aims to uplift smallholder farmers and
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