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Kyagulanyi vows to boost coffee production in Bugisu if elected

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform -NUP has specifically pledged to farmers in Bugisu sub region and Uganda at large that if elected, he will boost coffee production. Kyagulanyi made this pledge while speaking to thousands of his supporters today during his …

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New farming technology gives hope to fight hunger in Karamoja

Napak, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The introduction of a new farming technology has provided hope to the Karimojong, thanks to National Semi – Arid Resources Research Institute Serere (NaSARRI).  For the first time, farmers in Karamoja are expecting a bumper harvest in November/December after planting seeds past May, which is …

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Tumukunde pledges value addition to Bunyangabu farmers

Bunyangabu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Henry Tumukunde has pledged to ensure value addition for farmers in Bunyangabu district when elected.   While addressing a campaign rally at Rubona Playground in Bunyangabu district on Monday, farmers told him that they are not benefiting from agriculture because they sell their products …

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Kapelebyong farmers sideline citrus farming, promote livestock

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Kapelebyong district are shifting away from citrus farming after registering heavy losses. Government has been promoting citrus farming especially growing of oranges in Teso sub region to boost supply to Soroti Fruit Factory. Several farmers ventured into the enterprise with the hope …

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Experts urge Africa to promote biotechnology to spur agricultural development

Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | African agricultural experts have called on governments, development agencies and regional economic communities to integrate biotechnology into the continent’s agricultural development. The experts also urged governments to strengthen and harmonize biotechnology policies and biosafety regulations to create an enabling environment for biotechnology development in Africa. …

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Uganda, S.Sudan border clashes keep farmers from gardens

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of farmers in Lokung sub-county in Lamwo district have failed to access their farmlands at the contentious Uganda-South Sudan border point. This follows clashes between Uganda People Defense Forces-UPDF soldiers and South Sudan People’s Defense Forces at Otwilo in Pangira parish near Ngomoromo border …

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Poor roads dent hope of farmers in Bunyangabu district

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The poor state of roads in Buhesi sub county in Bunyagabu district is holding back economic growth of the area and hampering access to social services. Buhesi sub county is known for growing matooke, cassava and onions among other crops. However, one of the …

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