South Sudan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, together with the Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a modern farming system in the country. […]
At least 13,000 farmers in districts of Kamuli, Iganga, Jinja and Bugweri have each received 30 trees to curb climate change, improve soil fertility and for future income in terms of firewood and timber. The trees were distributed at Nalango Village, […]
The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries is calling upon farmers to invest in avocado production. There is an on-going national campaign for increased avocado growing launched last year in Mayuge District by the Minister of Agriculture, Vincent Ssempijja. […]
There was confusion in the East African grain market this week after Kenya banned maize imports from Tanzania and Uganda. The Agriculture and Food Authority said the reason for the ban was that levels of mycotoxins in the maize from the two […]
Rice farmers have been forced to hoard their harvest as prices for paddy continue to fall, giving farmers a headache while consumers are rejoicing. The drop reflects a high production last season because of the longer rain season and a […]
In an announcement seen by NCMP on the Facebook page of City Link Africa Company, launched of JUBA – WAU – JUBA itinerary. This happened just a week after the suspension of South Supreme airline after a fatal crash. According […]
According to a letter by the acting Director-General of the Agriculture and Food Authority, Kello Harsama to Pamela Ahago, the Commissioner of Customs in the Kenya Revenue Authority, the imports should stop after a survey conducted indicated maize from the […]
A section of maize farmers has expressed concern over the delay in implementing a new pricing regime recommended by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Minicom), which has left them counting losses. Farmers who spoke to The New Times saying […]
Considering the ongoing desert locust infestations in Kenya, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has teamed up with the company 51 Degrees to get control of the situation — via tracking software integrated with a hotline system, scouts, […]
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