Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong …
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Iganga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised leaders and residents of the Busoga sub-region to adopt the right farming models in order to overcome household poverty and fully benefit from Uganda’s growing agricultural economy. Meeting National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from Busoga in Iganga, …
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KHARTOUM | Xinhua | As the sorghum harvest began in eastern Sudan’s Kassala State, farmers in the Wad Al-Hilu area found rare cause for joy amid years of relentless conflict. This bountiful season offers a clear signal: targeted international aid can help Sudanese communities not just survive, but begin to …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said Uganda’s economy has grown twentyfold since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took power, projecting that the country’s total economic output will reach USD 66 billion by June next year, up from USD 3.9 billion in 1986. Speaking in …
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Symptoms of a UTI include painful urination, urine that looks cloudy or has an unusually unpleasant odor HEALTH REPORT | AGENCIES | A new study has found that nearly one-fifth (20%) of urinary tract infections can be linked to E. coli bacteria in chicken, turkey, pork, or beef. The researchers …
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Across the nation, the fruits of a comprehensive agriculture strategy are now ripening. Last year, China’s grain output exceeded 700 million tonnes for the first time BEIJING | Xinhua | The morning news speaks of continuous rainfall, but in the fields of Liaoning Province in northeast China, Zhao Yuguo is …
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More farmers are going digital to cash in their harvest, thanks to new credit plans being rolled out in several countries in Africa to streamline financing for agricultural production. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Farmers in Africa are building digital credit profiles from their seeds, soils, and harvests. Beyond …
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Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | International exhibitors from the Netherlands, South Africa, and Kenya are showcasing advanced soil testing technologies aimed at helping Uganda’s small-scale farmers improve their agricultural productivity. The exhibitors are participating in the ongoing annual agricultural show in Jinja at the invitation of the Uganda National …
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | New Energy Nexus Uganda, a global aims to support 1,500 small holder farmers in Northern Uganda through financing mechanization equipment. The Productive Use of Renewable Energy for Agriculture program is targeting small holder farmers in Acholi Sub region to embrace mechanized agriculture, especially irrigation, milling, …
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GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Agricultural extension services in Uganda are receiving a boost through a new model known as the Commercial Community-Based Facilitator (CCBF) approach. The initiative empowers trained youth to fill the longstanding extension services gap, much like Village Health Teams (VHTs) have done in the health …
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