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Kampala, Uganda — In a diplomatic engagement underscoring the centrality of agriculture to Uganda’s development agenda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar today received Letters of Credence from Ezana Getahun Kassa, the newly appointed representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, during a formal ceremony marked by cordial exchange and renewed commitment to sustainable development cooperation.The presentation …

Kampala, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has formally signed a Host Country Agreement with the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen agricultural productivity, expand export competitiveness, and deepen scientific collaboration in the agriculture sector. The agreement, signed by Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar on behalf of the Government of Uganda, …

Viewers: 70,003 By Spy Uganda The call to transform Uganda’s agricultural sector took center stage on Monday as Dr. Patience Rwamigisa, Assistant Commissioner for Agricultural Extension Coordination at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, delivered a keynote address at the opening of the Uganda Agricultural Extension Week. Speaking to stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain, Dr. …

Brussels, April 14, 2026 — As part of a broader effort to strengthen agricultural competitiveness and deepen trade linkages with Europe, a Ugandan delegation of farmers and private sector actors undertook a strategic visit to Rijk Zwaan in the Netherlands. The engagement, held on the second day of the Agri and Horticultural Trade Mission, underscores Uganda’s commitment to modernizing its …

Bukoto, Kampala— Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) advocating for sustainable agriculture, food safety, and environmental protection have welcomed the Government of Uganda’s decision to restrict and withdraw several hazardous agricultural chemicals and pesticides. Some of the CSO Representatives at the Press briefing on Thursday.   The move, implemented through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is seen as a …

Post Views: 2 By Twesigye Aggreyin Ntungamowww.mknewslink.com—–Police in Ntungamo district have arrested a 36-year-old agricultural officer in connection with the suspected murder of his wife following a late-night incident earlier this week. Tayebwa Rodgers, an agricultural officer attached to Rukoni and Rwoho town council, was taken into custody over the death of his wife, Akampurira Racheal, 33, who served …

Mukono District Local Government has received an initial consignment of 80,000 hoes from the Government of Uganda as part of a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting agricultural production and accelerating poverty eradication among households. Mukono district officials receiving some of the hoes. Speaking on behalf of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Principal Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Kamala, revealed …