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East Africa: Fish Farming Is Booming in Lake Victoria, but Pollution and Disease Are Wiping Out Millions. How to Reduce Losses

East Africa: Fish Farming Is Booming in Lake Victoria, but Pollution and Disease Are Wiping Out Millions. How to Reduce Losses

Aquaculture - the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms - is the world's fastest-growing food production system.The sharpest growth in aquaculture is happening in Africa. Average annual growth rates have exceeded 10% in recent years measured by production value.

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Uganda Coffee Exports Hit Record 8.2m Bags Worth $2.3bn

Uganda Coffee Exports Hit Record 8.2m Bags Worth $2.3bn

Uganda’s coffee sector has posted its strongest performance in history, with exports for the Coffee Year 2024/2025 soaring to 8.2 million 60kg bags, earning the country US$2.3 billion (UGX 8.1 trillion).The latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fi

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In Iritty, herd of wild elephants destroys 600 plantain trees in a single night

In Iritty, herd of wild elephants destroys 600 plantain trees in a single night

Three elephants that crossed the Paalappuzha river from the Aralam Farm completely ravaged the farmIn Iritty, herd of wild elephants destroys 600 plantain trees in a single nightFarmer Babu Joseph at the plantain farm in Palappuzha Koodaladu that was destroyed by a herd o

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New roadmap to drive growth and transformation in agriculture

New roadmap to drive growth and transformation in agriculture

A Science, Technology and Innovation Roadmap for Agriculture, being developed by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, is expected to be completed by end-September 2026.New roadmap to

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Police hunt for house guest who stole two-month-old baby in Butaleja

Police hunt for house guest who stole two-month-old baby in Butaleja

Butaleja, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Bukedi South Region have launched an urgent manhunt after a two-month-old baby girl was stolen from her home in Muhuyu Village, Busabi Sub-county on Sunday, November 9, 2025.The case was officially reported on November 13 at Busabi Pol

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World's healthiest vegetable' named — scientists say it's packed with nutrients

World's healthiest vegetable' named — scientists say it's packed with nutrients

It's not the one you might expect but you can find it in any supermarketFresh homegrown vegetables and fruits, summer colofrul harvest still life, local farmer produce, organic food, taken from directly aboveThe 'healthiest vegetable on Earth' scientists say is packed with nutrients

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Inside Busoga’s Gains Protection Wishlist for Museveni as Kadaga Launches Regional Campaigns

Inside Busoga’s Gains Protection Wishlist for Museveni as Kadaga Launches Regional Campaigns

First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga interacts with NRM members during the Busoga grassroots mobilization launch at Century Hotels, Kyando, Mayuge District.Mayuge, Uganda: The First Deputy Prime Minister and NRM Second National Vice Chairperson (Female), Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has

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Total disgrace’: Trump boycotts South Africa’s G20 summit over claims its white population is being persecuted

Total disgrace’: Trump boycotts South Africa’s G20 summit over claims its white population is being persecuted

Donald Trump has warned no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa over claims white people are being persecuted in the country.The US President said it is a "total disgrace" that South Africa is hosting the meeting between leaders from the world's largest econom

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Coffee prices surge in India as Brazil and Vietnam face harsh weather

Coffee prices surge in India as Brazil and Vietnam face harsh weather

Global coffee prices surge as adverse weather in Brazil and Vietnam impacts supply, boosting rates for Indian farmers.Kochi: Coffee farmers in India are benefiting from the rise in international coffee prices. On Monday, the global price of Robusta coffee increased by USD 153 pe

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Uganda to vaccinate 44.5 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease

Uganda to vaccinate 44.5 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease

Uganda has announced plans to vaccinate about 44.5 million animals against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a nationwide exercise scheduled to start early next year, a government official said Tuesday.In a statement issued in Kampala, the country’s capital, Minister of State fo

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