A new thrust to cultivate and promote the much-prized single-origin Arabica coffee, which thrives at high altitudes, could provide a powerful shot for Uganda’s coffee sector. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High up on the slopes of Mount Elgon in the Bulambuli District, lies Kikobero. The small village is home …
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Kigali, Rwanda | Xinhua | African coffee-producing countries should increase local consumption of their coffees which could cushion economies against external market shocks, officials said Thursday during a conference. “As we strive to meet global demand, we also remain aware of the fact that designing local solutions to promote domestic consumption …
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Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bugisu Cooperative Union-BCU has stocked 2000 tons (2 million Kilograms) of Arabica Coffee, which is double the total kilograms of coffee the union bought between 2018 and 2021. Rodgers Wandulo, an official in the BCU marketing department attributed the huge boost to the good leadership …
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Coffee exports shot to 5.83 million bags worth $883.24 million Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The value of Uganda’s coffee export expanded 35 percent in the past 12 months, a new report by the country’s coffee regulatory body said Wednesday. The report issued by the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) said …
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There is high incidence of root mealy bugs and coffee berry disease especially in Elgon region Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s coffee exports generated a record US$876.4million in revenues for the just concluded 2021/2022 coffee year that ended on September.30. This represents a 39% increase in revenues compared …
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During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, visitors and fans will be able to taste Arabic coffee, experience a different flavor, and embark on a unique journey in Qatar Doha, Qatar | QNA | Coffee is associated with customs, traditions and connotations that differ from one country to another, but …
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Dar es Salaam | XINHUA | State-run Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) said Sunday that it would distribute 3 million Robusta coffee seedlings to farmers free of charge to boost production of the cash crop. Priscus Kimaryo, the acting director general of TCB, said all preparations for the distribution of the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Parliamentary Caucus is not opposed to value addition of coffee, but rather wants fair competition that will allow Ugandans to take up the task, the caucus chairperson, Muwanga Kivumbi has revealed. He was making a rejoinder to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s statement …
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Kololo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that he is the force behind the agreement between the government and the Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited warning that he is ready to fight anybody who tries to stop it. Speaking at Kololo Ceremonial grounds on Sunday as the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has agreed to release Shs30 billion towards the supply of seedlings to coffee and tea farmers, the Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija, has said. “We shall release the money to Uganda Coffee Development Authority and National Agricultural Advisory Services as per the budget. I need …
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