Uganda’s coffee production has increased by 56% from 4.46 million (60kg) bags in FY 2015/16 to 6.950 million (60 kg) bags in FY 2018/19, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and. Fisheries (MAAIF) has revealed. Coffee is Uganda’s principal export. The volume of coffee exported also increased by 17% from
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Animal manure is a popular form of fertiliser among many farmers across the world. When used correctly, it adds nutrients and organic matter resulting in healthy soils. But when used incorrectly, it can be harmful, especially if applied in excessive quantities. This is because not all manures are equal in
Read MoreAbout 21 Km North of Kampala along the Gayaza-Zirobwe road, there’s Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo. As you approach this popular institute from Kampala, your eyes are welcomed by a poorly kept coffee garden on the right hand side. In fact, if the Coffee Bill is passed in its
Read MoreUganda’s plan to improve its coffee production and income just got a boost from Nespresso’s hunt for single-origin cherries. Working with more than 2,000 farmers, the Nestle SA unit is helping produce and market coffee from Uganda’s mountainous Rwenzori region. Nespresso’s so-called Reviving Origins program has already helped boost productivity
Read MoreCoffee exports in May 2020 amounted to 437,597 60-kilo bags worth US$ 42.48 million (Shs158.79bn),Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has revealed in its monthly report for May 2020. This comprised340,830 bags of Robusta worth $29.54 million and 96,767 bags of Arabica worth $12.94 million.This was an increase of 26.55% and
Read MoreOverall, there is an increased likelihood of near normal to above normal (wetter than average) rainfall over several parts of the country Rain fall outlook for June,July and August 2020 suggests. Western areas of Central region: (Nakasongola, Luwero, Kyankwanzi, Kakumiro, Kasanda, Nakaseke, Kiboga, Mubende, Sembabule, Western Masaka, Lyantonde, Kyotera and
Read MoreHASS AVOCADOS are a stone fruit with a creamy texture that grow in warm climates. Their potential health benefits include improving digestion, decreasing risk of depression, and protection against cancer. They are naturally nutrient-dense food and contain nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. It is the only fruit that provides a
Read MoreGoats are profitable Goat farming generally means rearing goats for the purpose of harvesting milk, manure, the skin, meat and fiber. Rearing of Goats is not a new enterprise; the business has been on since the time immemorial. FOR INFO & LATEST UPDATES ABOUT COVID-19 SITUATION IN UGANDA CLICK HERE.
Read MoreAgric Ministry Procures New Bull Dozers, Excavators To Boost Agro-Industrialization Agenda
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has procured new bull dozers, hydraulic excavators and maintenance mobile trucks to boost Uganda’s agro-industrialization agenda. This new fleet that landed in Namalere mechanical workshops last week is expected to be launched by President Yoweri Museveni and will be added to
Read MoreThe Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja has said soon after COVID-19, the Government of Uganda will sign an agreement with the People`s Republic of China to start exporting Ugandan beef to China. While addressing cattle farmers at Katonga River-Lwabenge Sub County in Kalungu District Tuesday
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