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MPs propose mandatory policy on tree planting

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have urged the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to consider enacting a policy requiring all large scale farmers to plant trees on a specified percentage of land. The  legislators said the policy would stimulate efforts to mitigate the …

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Agriculture Ministry needs Shs660 billion for food security

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) needs Shs660 billion to combat food security in the country. Out of this, Shs400 billion will be for boosting production, establishment of silos and food reserves. These recommendations are contained in the report of the …

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Minister Rwamirama intervenes in Sembabule quarantine row

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Bright Rwamirama, the State Minister in Charge of Animal Industry has intervened in a dispute on the enforcement of livestock quarantine in Sembabule district. Rwamirama and Dr Rose Ann Edmund, the Commissioner in Charge of Health and her Assistant, Doris Kiconco on Thursday were in …

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