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16:27

West Nile Tobacco Farmers Sign Pact to Shift to Food Crop Production 1 3

Agriculture Arua, Uganda

According to the memorandum, Gloveg will supply quality seeds of sorghum, simsim, soya beans, among others, secure markets and partner with the government to provide fertilizers, Tractors, trucks for transportation of produce, training in modern agricultural practices and also refurbish storage facility at the West Nile Cooperative Union offices in Terego.

10:35

West Nile Cooperative Union Seeks UGX 1 Trillion Compensation from Govermment 3 2

Business and finance Agriculture Arua, Uganda

West Nile Cooperative Union started in 1969 as a British American Tobacco- BAT supported farmers group with its headquarters at Wandi in East Terego County. But its equipment comprising 10 Tata lorries, 15 Tractors and several other properties was destroyed during the insurgency which left it in ruins.

12:54

Bududa Farmers Reject OWC Maize Seeds 1 2

Agriculture Misc Bududa, Eastern Region, Uganda

The farmers claim they are being given the seeds at a time when planting time is over, so there is no need of taking them.

12:44

Police Probe Suspected Kidnap, Murder of Kawaala Man 1 1

Crime Agriculture Misc Kampala, Uganda

Deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said Mukasa was reported missing by his mother over a week ago and a hunt for his whereabouts was on.

17:48

Amuru Residents Reject UGX 70b Irrigation Scheme 7

Agriculture Local government Northern Amuru, Ethiopia

Alem Kidega, a resident of Oloyo Mung village told URN this morning that during the tour, he discovered that the local community wasn’t benefiting from Agoro Irrigation Scheme, adding that many of them were negative about the project. He also says that those using the scheme pay Shillings 50,000 and have since lost their land rights.

16:18

US Peace Volunteers Teach Agribusiness Skills to Ugandan Youth 1 3

Agriculture Health Environment Kampala, Uganda

The volunteers are tasked with introducing culture of savings among rural women, mentoring Ugandan teachers and health workers and introducing American ways of life to the people.

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