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Busoga traders urge goverment to raise awareness on taxes

Busoga traders urge goverment to raise awareness on taxes

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“Almost every week , there is a new tax being introduced, we are getting frustrated because we spend a lot yet earn so little, many businesses have closed”, Beatrice Kamuka a trader in Jinja central market said. She asked the gov’t to streamline taxation policies arguing that their businesses are choking on taxes. They say… Read More
The impact of peer collaboration: gathering to explore inclusive business models in the rice sector of Tanzania.

The impact of peer collaboration: gathering to explore inclusive business models in the rice sector of Tanzania.

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To drive practical and solution-oriented learning, IDH organized an exchange tour focusing on inclusive business models and service delivery to farmers. This tour was hosted by the Raphael Group Limited (RGL), a Tanzanian rice and bean processor headquartered in Mbeya region.  The event, convened by IDH, brought together seven grain processing companies from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and… Read More
Firm based in Dubai to boost simsim trade in Northern Uganda

Firm based in Dubai to boost simsim trade in Northern Uganda

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Robust Trade Links, a dubai based firm is holding talks with farmers in Acholi and Lango sub-region to boost simsim trade. The firm wants to buy quality simsim oil seeds directly from the local farmers at prime prices. Eddy Ssentumbwe, the Robust Trade Links representative in Uganda told URN that the firm is conducting an… Read More
Uganda launches Integrated Grain Handling Project for rural communities

Uganda launches Integrated Grain Handling Project for rural communities

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The Danish government has, through the Danish Development Agency (DANIDA) launched the Integrated Grain Handling Project for rural communities to help farmers improve grain standards in Uganda. The launch follows recent incidents regarding the quality of grain, mainly maize. The project is supported by the DANIDA Market Development Partnerships (DMDP) in collaboration with three Danish… Read More
Lack of reliable data holding Uganda’s agriculture sector back, experts say

Lack of reliable data holding Uganda’s agriculture sector back, experts say

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The scarcity of high-quality and timely data is complicating planning for Uganda’s agricultural sector and holding it back, experts have warned. “Data is a needed ingredient in any planning. If you don’t have data or intelligence, you don’t have evidence and this means you are just guessing in whatever you do. If you don’t have… Read More
GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR MAIZE PRODUCTION

GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR MAIZE PRODUCTION

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GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR MAIZE PRODUCTION Pre-planting activities Pre-planting activities determine the success of establishment of maize field and future of yield quality and quantity. It is critical that a farmer is acquainted with these activities before planting if he/her is to benefit from the enterprise.   Site selection Soils and substrates Land Preparation Seed… Read More