NAIROBI, Kenya– Everywhere we look, technology is being touted as the enabler of a new era of African agricultural prosperity. The exciting world of possibilities offered by blockchain, IoT, machine learning and the like has made companies, governments and policy-makers sit up and take notice of how such technologies can be applied to foster […]
Agribusiness
Farmers told to buy tree seedlings from certified suppliers
KAMPALA, Uganda–Ugandans intending to venture into commercial tree farming have been advised to source tree seedlings from only certified nursery dealers to avoid planting substandard tree seedlings. The call was made by the Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations for Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) Leonidas Hitimana during the Uganda Timber Growers […]
World Bank’s Agric cluster project to benefit Northern Uganda
KAMPALA, Uganda–Six districts in Acholi sub- region (Northern Uganda) are to benefit from the $150m World Bank funded Project currently being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries. The Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP) is set to benefit over 42 districts across Uganda. In Acholi sub-region, the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Pader, […]
World Bank’s Agric cluster project to benefit Six districts in t
KAMPALA, Uganda–Six districts in Acholi sub- region (Northern Uganda) are to benefit from the $150m World Bank funded Project currently being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries. The Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP) is set to benefit over 42 districts across Uganda. In Acholi sub-region, the districts of Amuru, Gulu, […]
Uganda to crackdown on adulterated agro-inputs
KAMPALA, Uganda– The Agriculture Minister Hon. Vincent Sempijja, Government has given a three months ultimatum for re-registration and certification of dealers in agro-inputs especially acaricides. Sempijja also announced the beginning of inspection and crackdown on sale of adulterated agro-inputs. Action is to be taken by MAAIF in close collaboration with the National Drug Authority, […]
Strathmore University starts first-ever junior mang’t agribusine
NAIROBI, Kenya– AGCO, Your Agriculture Company a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, and its partners have launched the new AGCO Agribusiness Qualification (AAQ) at Strathmore University in Kenya. Twenty students have been enrolled on this brand-new program which is focused on developing the skills, leadership and strategic expertise to drive African agricultural prosperity. […]