Despite the integration of 6 economies in the East African Community (EAC), many Small -scale farmers especially women have for so long not felt the impact of the Integration on their Livelihood. The problem has been squired on poor information flow related to markets available for agricultural producers and the economic opportunities the EAC Integration […]
Japan’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Kazuaki Kameda has handed over 4,758 metric tons of rice for distribution to refugees and socially vulnerable people including those in communities hosting refugees. The donation is also topped up with the contribution of USD 640,000 in cash to meet associated costs like transportation, handling and storage. The food donation […]
Somaliland and the United Arab Emirates have engaged in a joint effort to help camel farmers improve the quality and quantity of camel milk for the local and export market. Somaliland President Musa Bihi joined a delegation from the UAE in organizing a competition which will see the camel owners with highest milk products gaining […]
The Government of Uganda through its Ministry of Agriculture, Animals Husbandry and Fisheries is to carry out a national mass vaccination for all animals against the Foot and Mouth Disease. While addressing journalists today at the Uganda Media Centre, the State Minister for Animal Husbandry Bright Rwamirama said the country is experiencing an outbreak of […]
Oxfam has warned that the number of desert locusts that have invaded parts of East Africa may increase by 500 times should no control measure be taken. The development agency further warns of a serious food crisis in parts of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia where the locusts are causing mayhem on plants. The food crisis […]
Former Rwanda Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources who is also the President of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Dr Agnes Kalibata has been announced as UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. A renowned champion for agricultural transformation to drive inclusive economic growth, Dr Kalibata is one of […]
Uganda government has written to its Kenyan counterparts regarding the confiscated 23 tonnes of Lato Milk products produced by Pearl Dairies Ltd. According to Uganda’s Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde, through the Foreign Affairs Ministry, they have written to the Kenyan government to give an update and response within 14 days. “Kenya exports more goods to […]
Uganda’s Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Amelia Kyambadde has asked exporters to join hands with the government as it fights a big Non-Tariff Barrier called Corruption. Kyambadde, who was officiating at the 4th Annual Exporters Conference at the Skyz Protea Hotel Naguru in Kampala said without fighting corruption, the environment in which exporters operate […]
The expansive Mau Forest Complex in Kenya is set to get fresh breath after it was admitted to the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy (QCC). This will boost efforts by the Kenya government to conserve the water tower which had been encroached on by human inhabitants and loggers. The admission of the Mau Forest comes via a […]
Exporters especially those of perishable agricultural goods have cried out the Uganda Export Promotions Board (UEPB) to help them sort the poor handling of their goods by NAS Uganda staff formerly ENHAS at Entebbe International Airport. The exporters at a workshop in Kampala said that NAS Uganda staff poorly handle their goods especially the perishable […]
The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) has launched a programme to help boost the quality and amount of crops and livestock in Somaliland. The agricultural development project will also guide on measures against any threat of future drought. TIKA officials delivered 40 kilos of tomatoes, peppers, cabbage and lettuce seeds, along with pesticide and […]
dfcu Bank in partnership with Vision Group and the Netherlands Embassy has launched this year’s edition of the Harvest Money Expo that will take place from 14th – 16th February, at Mandela National Stadium, Nambole. Under the theme ‘Value Addition’, dfcu Bank and its partners seek to improve production and marketing of agricultural products to […]
Civil Society Organizations advocating for transparency in Uganda’s budget under their umbrella Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) have expressed their dissatisfaction over the Government’s decision to cut allocations to key social sectors in the 2020/21 National Budget. While addressing journalists in Kampala, the Executive Director CSBAG Julius Mukunda said that in the 2020/21 budget […]