When a company takes on the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in court, the outcome rarely affects just one organisation. It often reshapes how other businesses operate behind the scenes. That …
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Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security and public health in Kenya. Diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), and parasitic infections …
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How Avenews is Closing Kenya’s Agri-Financing Gap Through New FPC Partnership
Avenews, an agri-fintech company, and the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at addressing a critical cash flow constraint within Kenya’s fresh produce sector. …
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Farmers have been urged to diversify into piggery farming, with sector leaders describing it as one of the most profitable and sustainable enterprises for households operating on small pieces of …
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Coca-Cola system aims to strengthen water security in Tanzania with USD 1.94 million investment
The Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing USD 1.94 million to help restore the Ruvu Basin, a vital water source serving Dar es Salaam, the country’s commercial capital of approximately …
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With unemployment among young people continuing to rise in Uganda, stakeholders in the agricultural sector have urged youth to change their mindset and begin viewing agriculture as a profitable and …
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Farmers in the Tooro sub-region are registering improved agricultural productivity following support from the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, an initiative funded by the Government of Uganda and the …
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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) Unveils AgriTech Report Mapping the Trends, Innovators, and Investment Opportunities Shaping the Future of West African Agriculture
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (https://MeltWater.Org); the continent’s launchpad for tech entrepreneurs has released ‘the MEST Africa AgriTech Report’, highlighting the technologies, startups and trends redefining agriculture …
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MINISTER RWAMIRAMA TIPS DRUG MANUFACTURERS ON INNOVATION
The Minister of State for Animal Industry, Bright Rwamirama, has urged animal drug manufacturers in Uganda to invest heavily in research, innovation, and technology in order to produce high-quality and effective veterinary products …
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East Africa Secures Landmark Climate Funding for Low-Emission, Climate-Resilient Dairy Systems
A landmark six-year programme to build a climate-resilient and low-emission dairy sector is now underway across East Africa. The Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme, led by the …
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