Uganda
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Uganda sets sights on Gulf markets to boost farm exports
The country moves to set up a national halal certification office to make its products more competitive in the Middle East.
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Uganda to mark World Food Day with focus on malnutrition and sustainable agriculture
The event will spotlight nutrition, climate-smart farming, and research breakthroughs.
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Uganda unveils ‘super goat’ breed set to transform livestock sector and boost exports
Goats are vital sources of income, milk, and meat, and a breed that combines productivity with resilience could be transformative.
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Uganda launches US$4M project to strengthen rice seed production
The program targets higher yields and reduced imports through a South Korea partnership.
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Uganda rolls out digital messaging platform to boost extension support for smallholder pig farmers
PigSmart brings timely information to farmers and extension officers through digital tools.
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Uganda licenses first private firm to produce tissue culture plantlets
The move is expected to improve access to quality seed potatoes for smallholder farmers in Uganda.
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Uganda turns to grant model to modernize crop breeding
Direct support to national programs is speeding up breeding progress while researchers warn of rising pest threats.
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GM East African highland bananas hold nutritional value after hours of cooking, study shows
New study confirms biofortified bananas retain pro-vitamin A even after traditional steaming methods.
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UAE investors eye Uganda’s agriculture potential after week-long investment mission
The visit highlighted strong interest from UAE private sector players in Uganda’s agro-industrial sector, with follow-up plans now in motion.
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