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Napak farmer transforms agriculture through dedication, innovation

Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the dry plains of Karamoja, a region often deemed unsuitable for agriculture, Justine Samuel Tuko, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (D/RDC) of Moroto, is proving otherwise. Tuko has transformed his farmland in Lobulio village, Iriiri Sub County, Napak district, into a thriving agricultural …

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‘Women key to Uganda’s drive to adopt climate-smart agriculture’

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Agriculture officials have been reminded that securing women’s land rights is essential for building resilient food systems and addressing food insecurity across the East African region. “Women with secure land rights are more likely to adopt climate-smart agriculture, diversify income, and educate their …

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300 exhibitors turn up for Jinja Agricultural Show

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 300 exhibitors have turned up at the ongoing national agricultural show. This year’s 31st agricultural show, which kicked off on Friday, is running under the theme of “technological innovations driving farm wealth,”. The acting agricultural show spokesperson, Alex Mugotanyi, says that, after realization …

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Agriculture sector budget for 2025/2026

Is this allocation for all Ugandans? Kiryandongo, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | “I’ve heard the government has increased the budget for agriculture again. But how exactly will that help my small onion and maize farm here in Kiryandongo?” wondered a 32-year-old farmer in Mutunda sub-county, reflecting on the newly announced national …

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KITGUM: Over 200 farmer groups verified for Climate-Smart Agriculture support

Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | The Kitgum District Local Government has verified 217 farmer groups to benefit from the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP)—a six-year government initiative under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and funded by the World Bank. The UCSATP, currently being implemented …

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aBi Development hosts stakeholder meeting to empower young women in coffee agriculture

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | aBi Development Ltd, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, convened a high-level stakeholder engagement at the Kampala Serena Hotel on Tuesday to galvanise support for empowering young women entrepreneurs in agriculture through Uganda’s coffee sector. The gathering brought together representatives from government, the private …

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