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Cereal prices soar in Gulu city amidst scarcity

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prices of cereal crops have risen to a record high in Gulu city and other neighboring districts of Acholi. The price increment comes against the backdrop of a prolonged drought that affected the production of crops in the first farming season. Prices of cereal crops …

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Multi-billion cereal processing plant opens in Soroti

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  |  Soroti City will be home to a multi-billion agro-processing business for cereals, thanks to Pela Commodities Limited, a new industry being established in Arapai industrial area.   Pela commodities has already started laying its machinery in the area near Soroti Fruit Factory. It is expected …

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Certified seed companies to tame decline in standards

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries has started certifying seed companies in a bid to address the poor quality in grain and other cereals, particularly aflatoxins. The certified companies will have to undergo all standard and quality assurance measures set by the ministry …

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