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Lightning Strikes, Kills 6 Cows and 12 Sheep in Kabale District

Lightning Strikes, Kills 6 Cows and 12 Sheep in Kabale District

Fred Ishungisa, a farmer in his 50s from Ntungamo village in Katenga parish, Kaharo sub-county, Kabale district, is mourning the loss of six cows and 12 sheep after they were struck by lightning. The incident occurred on Monday evening around 06:30 PM while Ishungisa was grazing the animals at Ki

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Agriculture Minister Urges Strict Adherence to Animal Health Protocols

Agriculture Minister Urges Strict Adherence to Animal Health Protocols

Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze called upon farmers and farm workers to conscientiously follow animal health and disease control protocols on their farms in a recent advisory and appeal shared on his social media account. Tumwebaze emphasized the critical importance of adhering to these guid

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Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

Government Relocates National Livestock Institute to Apac

The National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI), a government-owned farm under the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) within the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, has undergone a significant relocation. The institute’s headquarters, previousl

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Uganda milk production up by 1 billion litres in 2022/23

Uganda milk production up by 1 billion litres in 2022/23

The dairy sector has witnessed a 37% growth in milk production, from 2.81 billion litres in FY 2020/21, to 3.85 billion litres in FY 2022/23. However, amidst this success, concerns have arisen over the threat posed to dairy farmers incomes due to the widespread use of fake drugs and ineff

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