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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Manafwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The production department of Manafwa District has through the Agricultural Extension Grant, procured four motorcycles to ease the work of extension workers. During the handover, the RDC Patience Wabule appealed to the extension workers to use the motorcycles to create impact in the communities as a …
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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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Gov’t Tractor Hire Scheme Frustrates Farmers, Leaders in Karamoja Nabilatuk, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some of the tractors procured by the government to boost mechanized agriculture in the Karamoja sub-region are grounded. In April 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture launched a tractor hire scheme in the Nabilatuk district to support …
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aBi Development aims to reach 2 million farmers with enhanced inputs and services, double the productivity and income of 500,000 smallholder farmers, and strengthen agribusiness market linkages. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | aBi Development has unveiled an ambitious strategic framework aimed at fostering climate-resilient, green, and inclusive agro-industrial growth in …
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Oyam, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Charlene Ruto, Kenya’s First Daughter, has visited Abja Farms in Myene, Oyam District, where she held discussions on climate-smart agriculture, youth empowerment, and economic sustainability. Hosted by Jane Frances Acilo, Director of Abja Farms, the visit provided a platform to explore strategies for addressing …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has launched a new 210 billion-shilling financing initiative targeting large-scale farming activities in the country. The Financing Scheme for Private Large Scale Commercial Farmers is designed to overcome challenges encountered by farmers seeking financial. It intends to provide timely, affordable, and accessible financial …
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