CAPTION: Agriculture minister, Hon. Tumwebaze making his contribution during process of the Bill. Seated on his left is Speaker, Anita Among. By Our reporterThe Parliament of Uganda has passed the National Coffee (Amendment) Bill, 2024 integrating the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This move is part of […]
PARLIAMENT – Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja has directed Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze to investigate the reported delay in lifting of quarantine in Ntugamo District, even after the district is Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) free.Nabbanja said she has received reports that some officials are benefiting from the quarantine.“I want him […]
PARLIAMENT – Cabinet has directed government agencies to swiftly travel to Kanungu District in Western Uganda following the outbreak of the deadly anthrax disease, which has claimed three lives and 73 heads of cattle.The Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries), , on Tuesday, 24 September 2024 informed the House that Cabinet is […]
Members of Parliament have called on the government to improve access to electricity in rural areas across the country to boost value-addition in the agriculture sector.They made the call while debating a report by the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries on the status of implementation of the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP), and […]
NAADS delivers 500 in-calf heifers to BusogaBy Our reporterKAMPALA – National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has delivered 500 in-calf heifers to the residents of Busoga. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja hand over the heifers to the eager residents in Iganga district emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and providing agricultural inputs for wealthShe said dairy farming is one […]
By Our reporterKAMPALA – The National Social Security Fund (NSSF), Uganda’s national savings scheme, has hit Shs20 trillion in Assets Under Management (AUM), one and a half years ahead of schedule, according to the Fund’s 10-year Strategic Plan.In 2015, the Fund launched the 2015-2025 Strategic Plan, with a key strategic objective to grow the Fund’s […]
By Our reporterWAKISO – A demonstration farm based on the four-acre model farming strategy advocated by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been launched in Kasanje Town Council, Wakiso District. The event that was held on Friday, 21st June 2024, and themed “Interpreting His Excellency’s four-acre model vision for improved household income in the metropolitan districts of […]
By Stephen Wandera OumaKabanyolo Poultry farmers are advised to exercise the highest level of hygiene and ensure a balanced diet and vaccination for their birds. Dr David Kibiike, a director of Eaglevet Uganda Ltd says the practice guarantees better bird and egg productivity.”Ensure you have a brooder with good air circulation, practice good hygiene, feed […]
MUKONO – Poultry farmers have been advised to regularly disinfect their farms to prevent birds from diseases. “Try to minimize costs, you find a farmer buying chicks with the provision of some to die. Just be clean to avoid infections, instead of using drugs to treat birds, disinfect your farms which is a cheaper option,” […]