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Ministry of Agriculture enhancing commercialisation of Agriculture by promoting Coffee processing

As part of the ongoing capacity building for the whole-of government approach to public service delivery several Government agencies are implementing a project,” Enhancing.  This is through the Commercialization of Agriculture for Socio-Economic Transformation: A Case of Value Addition through Coffee Processing in Kasese District.” According to Maj. Gen David Kasura-Kyomukama, PS Ministry of Agriculture […]

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A TURN OF THE TIDE: Uganda Unveils Homegrown Anti-Tick Vaccine in Major Leap for Africa’s Livestock Sector

On April 30th, 2026, Uganda marked a defining moment in its agricultural transformation journey as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni officially launched the country’s first locally developed anti-tick vaccine and commissioned a state-of-the-art production facility, an achievement being hailed as a breakthrough not just for Uganda, but for the wider African continent. The occasion was held […]

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Minister Frank Tumwebaze urges leaders to make sure Agriculture Extension work tools are put to good use

The Minister of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has appealed to all Leaders ( MPs, LC5 chairpersons, RDCs, Disos, councillors etc) to ensure that these 100 double cabins and 1000 motorcycles deployed to districts for Agriculture Extension work are put to good use. The Minister said this yesterday during the flagging […]

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Clarification of False Reports Regarding Alleged Burning of a Tractor in Buvuma District Issued by Agriculture Ministry

Kampala: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has noted with concern the circulation of false and misleading reports alleging that a tractor belonging to the National Oil Palm Project (NOPP) was set ablaze by residents of Bulima and Bukayo villages in Buvuma District. These claims, which suggest that there is unrest in […]

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Minister Tumwebaze urges Value Chain approach in Agricultural Projects

Nakyesasa, Wakiso: The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has called on project proposal writing teams in the agriculture sector to design initiatives that holistically cover entire value chains rather than focusing on isolated aspects. Speaking during a World Bank Mission hosted by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) at the […]

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NARO partners with Chinese Academy to Boost Premium Tea Production

Entebbe: The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) and the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) of the People’s Republic of China have today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish the China-Uganda Joint Laboratory for Sustainable and High-Efficiency Premium Tea Production. The collaboration penned at the NARO Headquarters in Entebbe with Dr. Yona […]

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Prime Minister’s Farm in Kakumiro Demonstrates 4-Acre Model Success with Support from NARO

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Saturday visited and commissioned the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja’s model and skilling farm in Kakumiro District. The farm was established with technical support from the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to demonstrate the effectiveness of the 4-Acre Model, an agricultural strategy championed by the President. The model is […]

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Rwakakamba Morrison hails MAAIF, NARO & NAGRIC for drought resistant cow grass

Senior economist and farmer Mr. Rwakakamba Morrison has praised the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and its sister agencies NARO and NAGRIC for giving farmers drought resistant cow grass Pakchong-1. At Ikuniro Farm in Rujumbura, Rukungiri , Rwakakamba said they have managed to give out free Pakchong-1 cuttings to neigbourhood farmers. This […]

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