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Cocoa thrives in Lango sub-region, defying traditional beliefs

Dokolo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cocoa, a perennial crop often associated with West Africa, is thriving in Uganda’s Lango Sub-region, challenging long-held beliefs that the crop cannot flourish in the area due to unsuitable weather and soil conditions. For years, farmers in Lango dismissed cocoa as a “West African crop,” …

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Northern region NRM MPs promote high-value crop cultivation

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Members of Parliament from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Northern Uganda have launched a campaign aimed at promoting the cultivation of high-value crops to combat poverty in the region. The MPs are encouraging the people of Northern Uganda to embrace economic empowerment through …

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With surging prices, cocoa is fast becoming a sweet opportunity for Nigeria’s farmers and investors

Nigeria’s cocoa industry is emerging as a key driver of economic diversification. With growing global demand and surging investments, the sector could unlock new revenue streams and strengthen the country’s non-oil economy. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nigeria’s cocoa industry is undergoing a transformation, characterized by record-high prices, soaring …

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MAAIF takes over Coffee, Cocoa Value Chain Development Project

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has taken over the implementation of the Coffee and Cocoa Value Chain Development project (CoCoDev). This follows the rationalization process that saw the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) handed over to the ministry in January …

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Over 15,000 farmers to specialize in coffee, cocoa farming in Pader

Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 15,000 farmers in Pader District are set to specialize in coffee and cocoa farming under the National Development Plan 4 (NDP4). This initiative, spearheaded by the district agricultural office, aims to improve household incomes and combat poverty by focusing on these lucrative …

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Farmers in Kwania urged to embrace cocoa, coffee growing

Kwania, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kwania District leaders have implored smallholder farmers in the district to embrace cocoa and coffee growing to boost food security. Geoffrey Eling Owera, Kwania District LCV Vice Chairman said cocoa is suitable in the Lango Sub-region because the region shares similar loamy soil, altitude …

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