Ministers Kitutu, Nandutu return to Karamoja, pledge agricultural revival
In a bid to combat looming food shortages, Ministers Marry Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu have re-emerged in Karamoja, affirming their commitment to agricultural revitalization. Their long-awaited return marks a renewed effort to address pressing challenges facing the region During their visit to NARO NABUIN and Namalu Prison Farms, the Ministers unveiled ambitious investments aimed […]
UCDA: EU to only accepts coffee exports from registered farmers
Uganda’s coffee exports face a tough huddle following demands that exports to the European Union come from registered farmers, the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has said. This will not only be a challenge to the authorities to have this met due to the nature of the country’s chain but also to the farmers, the […]
Diseases affecting coffee business in Kyenjojo
Coffee growers in Kyenjojo district are struggling to earn from the business due to pests and diseases that attack the crop. The farmers say the most common type of disease is the coffee berry disease which attacks the plants until they dry up and the berries fall off before maturing. Patrick Baguma, a coffee grower […]