Uganda’s livestock sub-sector has taken a significant step toward modernisation and commercialisation with the official reception of the Jianzhou big-ear goats from China, which were unveiled by Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the State Minister for Animal Industry, at the National Animal…
The Government of Uganda is taking a significant step to boost the nation’s coffee sector by promoting its high-quality coffee at the World Speciality Coffee Conference and Exhibition (SCAJ 2025) in Tokyo, Japan, from September 24-27, 2025. This high-profile event…
Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) on Monday, September 15, 2025, proudly hosted the Roots Africa Symposium, a pivotal event that united students, farmers, leaders, and stakeholders under the theme “Innovation and Community Transformation.” The symposium showcased a powerful model…
Uganda’s agricultural sector, which is the backbone of the economy, is poised for a significant turnaround with the signing of a landmark agreement to establish a major organic fertiliser factory. This strategic partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry…
Uganda is intensifying its commitment to transforming its agri-food systems, securing national food security, and elevating rural livelihoods through a bolstered partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations. In a high-level engagement at State House,…
Africa’s agricultural sector stands at a pivotal juncture, recognised not merely as a cornerstone of its economies but as the central engine for future prosperity. This was the resounding message from the recent Africa Unlocked conference in Cape Town, South…
The Uganda Agrifood Systems Investment and Financing Conference, held June 25-26, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, underscored a vital fact: achieving food security and driving economic growth in Africa is inextricably linked to the full inclusion of women. During…
The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), is charting an ambitious course towards a resilient and prosperous future, with its vital AgriFood sector at the helm. This is the key discussion at the two-day…
The agricultural sector is a vital component of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people and contributing significantly to the country’s GDP. According to the State of the Nation Address (SoNA) 2025, presented by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last…
Post-harvest losses are a significant challenge facing the agricultural sector in Uganda and, largely, Sub-Saharan Africa, with over 37% of food produced lost between production and consumption, according to a report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the…
Stanbic Bank, through its business development initiative, the Stanbic Business Incubator, headed by Catherine A. Poran, as Chief Executive, has partnered with the German development agency GIZ to empower women investing in Green Agribusiness. The partnership, which is part of…
The National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) has made a groundbreaking achievement in the development of a new anti-tick vaccine, NAROVAC, which is set to revolutionise livestock farming in Uganda. The vaccine, developed by the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI),…
As the world grapples with the challenges of poverty and unemployment, a distinguished Agripreneur and Presidential Adviser on value addition, Dr. Hillary Emma Musoke, is calling on youths to leverage on agriculture to break the chains of generational poverty. According…
The Parish Development Model (PDM) is a poverty alleviation project that has been transforming lives and empowering communities in Uganda ever since it was launched by the government in 2022. As part of this wealth creation tour in Greater Luwero…
The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agro-inputs, which can have devastating consequences for farmers, the economy, and the country’s food security…