The Government of Uganda is set to lose Shs100bhn so far invested in tea growing project in Kigezi sub region, Buhweiju and Kabarole district. This is because the area is not suitable for tea growing, says Auditor General’s Report for 2017. The rot in the project was exposed after John
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Uganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Elioda Tumwesigye has said Uganda should embrace science and innovation for faster economic transformation of Uganda. Tumwesigye said it is surprising that Uganda and other African countries are still debating Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) yet countries like America had the debate many years
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There are many agribusiness enterprises you can embark on to become a millionaire. Goat farming is one of them. Grace Bwogi, 38, is one of the successful goat farmers in the country promoting the business of goat farming in Uganda in order to beat the demand which is currently outstripping
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Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has drafted a law governing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Rwanda which will soon be forwarded to the Rwanda Law Reform Commission for review, reports the New Times. The draft bill was prepared along with the National Biosafety Framework, biosafety policy and regulations according to
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People with colorectal cancer (CRC) who drank at least four cups of coffee per day after their diagnosis had a significantly lower risk of early death—from either their cancer or any cause—than those who didn’t drink coffee, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Farmer Based Organizations (FBOs) that have potential to contribute to the agricultural value chain finally have a chance at improving their operations and ultimately become bankable. The organizations that currently lack technical or structural capacity to operate in a sustainable way have started receiving technical support from the Agribusiness
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By Peter Abaanabasazi He is 75 years old, but he goes about his farming activities with ease. Sedrach Mwijakubi Munyema, 75, is one of the leading model farmers in Kigorobya and neighboring Sub-Counties-for he is earning over Shs20m annually from mixed farming. In summary, he is already living President Museveni’s
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The U.S. African Development Foundation invites proposals for grant financing and local support, from African enterprises, cooperatives, and producer groups with innovative solutions that extend their own capabilities to increase revenues, create jobs, improve farmer incomes, and achieve sustainable market-based growth. Maximum award US $250,000. Proposals will only be accepted
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By Bunmi Oloruntoba Considered the “Nobel Prize of agriculture,” the World Food Prize is awarded each year for a specific and exceptionally significant contribution to the production or distribution of food. This year, the prize was awarded to Akinwumi Adesina, a former Nigerian agriculture minister - and currently the president
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Maize farmers in Uganda have suffered price fluctuations season after season. There are times a kilogram of maize grain goes below Shs500, leaving many farmers in losses. Currently, a kilogram of maize grain in Uganda is averaging Shs700. While we are in a free market economy where prices are determined
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