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FAO, IGAD experts convene in Uganda to discuss uptake of biological control of pests in Eastern Africa
Different actors on biological controls in a group photo at Sheraton Hotel on Tuesday (PHOTO/Nelson Mandela). KAMPALA – Experts from...
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High-yielding! Uganda launches water-saving and drought-resistant rice to improve farmers’ production
Different Officials launching WDR-73 at Wills and Wash Hotel in Mbale on Thursday (PHOTO/Nelson Mandela) BUTALEJA/MBALE – Uganda, through the...
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Disease Control in Agriculture: A key to sustainable farming in Uganda
KAMPALA - Agriculture holds immense significance in Uganda. It serves as the backbone of the country's economy, just like the...
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Women leaders from Wakiso and Mukono trained in best agricultural practices
Women leaders from Wakiso and Mukono at the Kawumu Presidential Demonstration Farm in Luweero on Wednesday (PHOTO/Courtesy). LUWEERO - The...
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NRM Manifesto Week 2023: Ministry for Agriculture records sector growth of 4.4% in the FY 2021/22
KAMPALA – The Ministry for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has reported a sector growth of 4.4% in FY 2021/22...
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Mass media campaigns can be effective in promoting safer crop pest and disease control
A new CABI-led study has found that mass media campaigns aimed at changing pesticide use to fight crop pests and...
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Inside government plan to diversify Uganda’s cash crops
Executive Director of the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS) Dr. Samuel Mugasi (PHOTO/Courtesy) KAMPALA - Cashew nuts, Macadamia and Hass...
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30 districts to benefit as Uganda launches FAO-China South-South Cooperation Project- Phase 3
Different agriculture stakeholders led by Vice President, Maj (rtd) Jessica Alupo launching Phase 3 of FAO-China South-South Cooperation at Kajjansi...
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Agriculture ministry, national farmers federation enter strategic deal to bolster extension services, sector planning
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze (PHOTO/Courtesy). ENTEBBE — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has entered a strategic...
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Experts call for adoption of Food-Based Dietary Guidelines to accelerate agrifood system transformation in Uganda
A farmer in West Nile subregion shows off part of vegetable harvest. Food-based Dietary Guidelines will promote consumer education and...
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