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Stanbic Bank, Agriculture Ministry to Fast-Track Uganda’s Agro-Industrialization agenda

In a move to accelerate Uganda’s transition from subsistence agriculture to a modern, industrialized agro-economy, Stanbic Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), hosted the inaugural Consumer Convention 2025 in Kampala under the theme “Accelerating the Momentum of Agro-Industrialization.” The high-level forum attracted stakeholders from government, agribusiness, financial […]

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RAPEX in Agriculture: Understanding the UCDA-MAAIF merger through an interview with PS Kyomukama

Over the last few months, there has been a process to rationalize government agencies and public expenditure. This process has generated a lot of controversy. Much of the debate especially about the rationalization of one particular agency that is UCDA is not informed by facts. This is a clarification on some of the contentious issues […]

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MAAIF launches a three year project intended at sustaining food production on large scale in Karamoja sub-region

Earlier this week, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) Maj. Gen. David Kasura-Kyomukama represented by the Under Secretary, Mr. Ssegawa Ronald Gyagenda launched a three year project intended at sustaining food production on a large scale in the Karamoja sub-region. The project titled “Improving food security and resilience of food […]

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Yara partners with Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture to strengthen Agricultural Standards & Ensure Sustainable Farming Practices

Kampala: Yara East Africa yesterday  held a pivotal training session at Eureka Hotel, Kampala, aimed at enhancing the expertise of government fertilizer inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This initiative is part of Yara’s ambitious commitment to lead a transformation toward a climate-neutral, regenerative, and prosperous food system by providing […]

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Frank Tumwebaze speaks out on Coffee debate as NUP Moses Kasibante joins Museveni’s side

Veteran opposition political ideologue Moses Kasibante, whose current political party is NUP led by Bobi Wine who he joined months before losing his Rubaga North MP Seat during the January 2021 elections, has lately been outspoken in favor of President Museveni’s position on UCDA’s invincibility regarding the coffee law amendment debate in Parliament. Gen Museveni […]

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President Museveni Optimistic of Egypt-NARO Partnership on FMD Vaccine Production

Kampala: President of the Republic of Uganda, Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has welcomed the partnership between the Egyptian and Ugandan governments through the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) to start local production of vaccines for the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). This was while he met a delegation from the government of Egypt at his […]

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3m FMD Vaccine Doses Arrive in the country

Kampala: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries has received 3 million doses of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines from Egypt, last , to bolster efforts to curb the current outbreak affecting some parts of the country. This was confirmed in a meeting held by the Agriculture Minister, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, with a […]

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Hon. Hellen Adoa clarifies on matters contained in her previous media statement in respect of concerns & challenges affecting the Fisheries sector

The Minister of State for Fisheries Hon. Hellen Adoa has made another statement to clarify on matters in her previous statement about concerns and challenges of Fisheries sector. Below is her full statement on the matter; You will recall that on the 13th of February 2024, I made a statement at the Media Centre in […]

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MAAIF receives 100 Motorcycles & 73 tablets to boost productivity

Kampala: Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries receives 100 Motorcycles and 73 Tablets worth US$250,000 to boost farm productivity through access to quality seed in Uganda Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has today received equipment worth Ugs958,000,000/= from AGRA to boost farm productivity through access to quality seed under the “Strengthening […]

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2.4 Billion set aside for Agriculture Subsidies in Kamwenge District by Government of Uganda

Nkoma, Kamwenge: The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze has commissioned agro-processing machinery and provision of agro-inputs to 4 farmer organizations and 8,628 individual farmers in Kamwenge District respectively. In partnership with the World Bank, Government of Uganda has invested Ugs 2,438,428,565 in matching grants subsidies and agroinputs. This exercise […]

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