By Denis Jjuuko If you drive along our highways early in the morning, you are most likely to see women with hoes going to till the land. On a certain highway, I counted about 20 women and only two men in a radius of about 20 kilometres. The figures are
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Residents of the newly created Kikuube district in Bunyoro sub-region have asked Parliament to intervene and offer support in the fight against illegal tobacco trade that has been associated with insecurity. The Mayor of Kikuube Town Council, Moses Mugisha said that tobacco companies that were banned by government have continued
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Food security is a critical concern as the global population expands and natural resources dwindle. Smart solutions for more efficient farming, hardier crops, alternative sources of nutrition, and safer food packaging and storage are essential. No other single country – certainly not one as young and as tiny as Israel
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The National Agriculture Research Organization (NARO) has revealed that it has made a breakthrough in making an anti-tick vaccine. This was revealed yesterday by NARO Deputy Director General, Dr. Yona Baguma while addressing the State Minister for animal industry, Joy Kabatsi in Nakyesasa inn Wakiso District. According to Dr. Yona,
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) identified promotion of agricultural mechanization as a strategic intervention area towards improving productivity and profitability of strategic commodity value chains. In order to ensure effective and sustainable utilization of the tractors and implements to farming communities across the country, there is
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Kenya’s horticulture farmers have for long lived in fear of their products being rejected by the European market. They exercise caution in every step of production and for a good reason as Kenyan produce has in many instances been blocked from accessing the European market. In some cases, the European
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There are two types of coffee – Robusta and Arabica. Robusta grows in low altitude areas and Arabica in high altitude areas. Coffee is one of the cash crops that can easily eradicate poverty. Below are tips on how to ensure you establish a coffee garden as recommended by Uganda
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The United States Embassy in Uganda has expressed disappointment over President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s refusal to assent the controversial Genetic Engineering Regulatory Bill into law for the second time. “[It is] disappointing to hear that the future of the Genetically Engineered Regulatory Act (GMO bill) is still in doubt. Government
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Members of Parliament have urged government to learn from the Netherlands and build the capacity of farmers in a bid to transform the agricultural sector. The delegation led by Lyandro Komakech made this call following visits to agriculture equipment companies and farms in Netherlands on the sidelines of the 2019 Uganda Netherlands Business Convention.
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The Sasakawa Association will work with the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), to help double rice production to 50 million tonnes by 2030. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the announcement at the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) symposium held on Wednesday during TICAD7. “Japanese technology can play a key role
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