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  • Published on 12:15 GMT

    How technology is helping African farms to flourish

    In Ghana, a company called Acquahmeyer rents out drones that help small-scale farmers check the health of crops and use pesticide only where it is needed, reducing pollution and health risks."Ghanaian vegetables were not making it to the EU countries …

    Source: CNN
  • Published on 13:40 GMT

    President Museveni calls Bobi Wine ‘an enemy’ of Uganda

    Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has further escalated tensions between him and one of his lead critics, Bobi Wine calling him an “enemy of the country’s prosperity”. Museveni and 36-year-old, Bobi Wine do not get on well. The young politician known as …

    Source: Africa Global Village
  • Published on 01:15 GMT

    Uganda positions itself to reap from bamboo boom

    FILE PHOTO: Bamboo artifacts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | The Uganda Industrial Research Institute- UIRI is considering several innovations to increase the commercial use of bamboo. Dubbed, the wonder plant, the evergreen perennial flowering plant …

    Source: Independent
  • Published on 08:36 GMT

    ISU’s ‘global’ degree going strong

    By Brian Meyer Ten years ago, it seemed an uphill battle to debut a new, untested major — global resource systems — into the portfolio of academic programs offered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University. Would it survive? …

    Source: Southeast Farm Press
  • Published on Oct 17, 2019

    WEEKAHEAD-AFRICA-FX-Ugandan shilling seen firmer, Tanzania's to soften

    KAMPALA, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Traders expect Uganda’s shilling to strengthen against the dollar next week, but predict a weakening of the Tanzanian currency and those of Kenya and Zambia to hold steady. UGANDA The Ugandan shilling is forecast to strengthen …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Oct 17, 2019

    Dairy farmers ponder switching to beef as milk prices stay low

    FILE PHOTO: A dairy parlour in Western Uganda, milk prices are constantly dropping. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dairy farmers across the country baffled by the continuing fall of milk prices and are pondering switching to graze for beef. Milk …

    Source: Independent
  • Published on 10:27 GMT

    Rukiga councillors, CAO feud over tour

    Fredrick Ssemogerere, Rukiga District Chief Administrative Officer Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  A row has erupted between Rukiga district councillors and the office of the Chief Administrative Officer over a failed agriculture tour. On September …

    Source: Independent
  • Published on Oct 16, 2019

    Resources for agriculture in Uganda

    Planning and allocating resources to agriculture must follow five principles and 20 interconnected actions COMMENT | MILDRED BARUNGI | “A world where food is nutritious and accessible for everyone, in which natural resources are managed in a way that …

    Source: Independent
  • Published on Oct 16, 2019

    Uganda: To improve nutrition for the poorest consumers, try a market-based approach

    By Sean Mattson Uganda’s newest health food craze began in the slums of Kampala. It started when a handful of women tried an unusual porridge, which is made from five grains grown in nearby hillsides, instead of their normal porridge, which is typically …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on 13:02 GMT

    Negotiating for a better future: Why the good or bad of Russia’s presence in Africa will rely on the continent’s ability ...

    By African Energy Chamber in Johannesburg. 18 October 2019 Russia’s return to Africa has been the subject of wide media coverage, governmental concerns and civil society reactions in recent weeks, especially as Sochi gears up to host the first ever Russia- …

    Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
  • Published on Oct 16, 2019

    Friend inspired Kisumu farmer to start hatchery business

    By ELIZABETH OJINA More by this Author Migosi in Kisumu County is where Newton Florynda has set up a chick-hatching business. Florynda has maximised the little space to build two structures, which serve brooders. The brooder building has three floors …

    Source: Nation
  • Published on Oct 16, 2019

    Uganda’s industrial skills training center takes shape

    Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The long-awaited industrial skills training and production center project is taking shape following the completion of its construction phase. The Uganda Industrial Skills Training Centre, a brainchild of the Uganda …

    Source: Independent
  • Published on Oct 12, 2019

    Ugandan agriculturalists call for new efforts to preserve traditional foods

    Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Agriculturalists have called for efforts to preserve and grow traditional food crops. The call was made on Thursday during the Rwenzori Regional Indigenous Food and Seed Fair that was organized by Sustainable …

    Source: Independent
  • Published on Oct 15, 2019

    Uganda’s ‘inadequate’ agriculture

    By DICTA ASIIMWE More by this Author Uganda's expenditure on agriculture, at 2.8 per cent, is East Africa’s lowest but it could affect the sector’s productivity and in the long run put the country in a position where it cannot even feed itself, let …

    Source: The East African
  • Published on Oct 17, 2019

    Police Fred Enanga and father abandon plan to evict Apac residents

    FILE PHOTO: Land Commission inquiry Justice Catherine Bamugemereire Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  | Police spokesperson Fred Enanga and his father George Econga Okabo, a retired Superintendent of police have abandoned their plan to evict occupants of …

    Source: Independent
  • Published on Oct 14, 2019

    Uganda: Uganda: Epidemic preparedness and response

    Communities at the heart of our work Epidemics begin and end in communities. When communities are engaged and trained in epidemic preparedness and response, they can find and stop outbreaks which will ultimately save lives, restore services and helps build …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Oct 14, 2019

    Uganda: Owned Spaces and Shared Places: Refugee Access to Livelihoods and Housing, Land, and Property in Uganda, ...

    SUMMARY Issues of Housing, Land, and Property (HLP) are complicated in Uganda, with its multiple land tenure systems, histories of displacement, and overburdened dispute resolution bodies. Ugandan citizens are challenged by this, and refugees are as well. …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Oct 14, 2019

    Uganda: WFP Uganda Country Brief, August 2019

    In Numbers 13,305mt of food assistance distributed US$ 3.2m cash-based transfers made US$ 99.4m six months (September 2019 – February 2020) net funding requirements 1.45 million people assisted in August 2019* Operational Updates • Overview: In August 2019 …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Oct 14, 2019

    What I will do differently as Ugandan President – Bobi Wine

    Bobi Wine arrives in Nigeria on Sunday and will be speaking at 2019 Felabration symposium: The FELA Debates By Taiwo Okanlawon and Ayodele Efunla Ugandan musician turned politician, Robert Kyagulanyi popularly known as Bobi Wine has said he will break down …

    Source: PM News
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2nd Microbiome Movement - Animal Health & Nutrition Summit

Date: 22-Oct-19 to 23-Oct-19
Location: United States
Whilst antibiotic misuse continues to present itself as a problem in livestock production, domestic animals are suffering from increased chronic gut health issues. This has caused an influx of microbiome-targeted feed additives and therapeutics being accelerated to market to improve animal health, nutrition, performance and productivity. However, significant challenges remain in demonstrating the commercial value of these products, particularly when benchmarked against more traditional solutions. Returning for a second year, this is your chance to explore best practice in product development, covering: • Causality of a healthy animal gut • Antibiotic stewardship and microbial • -omics approaches and data • IP and regulatory • Nutritional & ...

Biostimulants World Congress, November 2019, Spain

Date: 18-Nov-19 to 21-Nov-19
Location: Barcelona / Spain
REGISTRATION OPEN: https://www.newaginternational.com/index.php/en/conferences/our-conferences/1808-the-4th-biostimulants-world-congress-conf-en#register- ABOUT THE The Congress is the world’s leading event on agricultural biostimulants, which are increasingly used in crop production. It is an international scientific and technical gathering to review the latest knowledge in this field. A panel of prestigious international expert speakers will discuss: - The use of biostimulants to improve yield and abiotic stress - The use of biostimulants to improve plant nutrition, development and - Mechanisms of biostimulation and structure-function - Developing new biostimulants: new targets, sources and screening tools. - Best practices, market trends ...

Fertilizer Latino Americano

Date: 20-Jan-20 to 22-Jan-20
Location: Brazil
ENGLISH: Argus in conjunction with CRU, will host Fertilizer Latino Americano 2020 on 20-22 January in São Paulo, Brazil. This event brings together senior decision makers from the biggest fertilizer buyers, traders and manufacturers in Latin America. This leading annual industry event attracts 700+ delegates from over 50 countries and offers a major networking platform to those involved in the Latin American fertilizer industry. Accounting for a massive 64% of total consumption with strong growth expected, Brazil is a market which has an impact on everyone involved in global fertilizer trade. Don’t miss your opportunity to get involved and join key players from the biggest fertilizer buyers and manufacturers in Latin America at FLA 2020. PORTUGUESE: A Argus está organizando, em parceria ...

Argus Added Value Fertilizers Europe

Date: 26-Feb-20 to 28-Feb-20
Location: Amsterdam / Netherlands
The 3rd annual Argus Added Value Fertilizers Europe conference will take place in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Join over 150+ delegates from 100+ companies for new insights into the European market. This event is dedicated to specific crops and products and will offer a balance of technical and scientific content, alongside access to commercial and business opportunities in the region. Reasons to attend: • Meet senior industry participants in your specialised • Build relationships with a targeted audience during speed networking sessions, roundtables discussions, networking lunches and the evening drinks • Network with leading industry players involved in biostimulants, micronutrients, water soluble fertilizers, slow and controlled release products, inhibitors, coatings, ...

Austin Vet

Date: 20-Apr-20 to 21-Apr-20
Location: Austin / United States
Austin Vet touches on essential topics selected by the veterinarians behind Clinician's Brief. With 50+ hours of content, you choose the path that suits your needs and interests best. In between sessions, meet with 160+ leading companies in the veterinary industry to discover cutting-edge technologies to help grow your practice and increase your revenue—all while being away from the office for just 2 days. Why choose Austin Vet? 1. Use the event as an opportunity for growth: personal and professional. During morning coffee/tea and lunch breaks, take the opportunity to review your notes from the sessions. Getting stuck on something in particular? Look to your left or right, there is a peer who can help. 2. Meet and learn from leading minds in the industry. Austin Vet speakers are ...

Agritech Africa

Date: 17-Jun-20 to 19-Jun-20
Location: Cape Town / South Africa
Agritech Exhibition and Conference is one of the most important exhibitions in the field of Agriculture, with past events hosting tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. Our efforts to keep you at the forefront of agriculture and water technology innovation and thought leadership have seen us hold events in India, Israel, Italy, and Latin America. In 2020 there is only one place that can keep us at the cutting edge – the country at the heart of the African renaissance, South Africa. We are excited to announce that Agritech Africa in 2020, will be held at the CTICC, giving our community a unique opportunity for growth, partnership, and knowledge sharing. The resurgence of the African continent has agriculture at its heart, and crop and food management is an essential part of ...

Washington DC Vet 2020

Date: 19-Jun-20 to 20-Jun-20
Location: United States
What is Washington DC Vet? Washington DC Vet is a veterinary conference in which you can gather actionable takeaways, resource materials, and discover clinical and business strategies to share with the team. Engage in 50+ hours of content curated by the practicing veterinarians behind Clinician’s Brief. Choose the content that best suits your needs and interests to design your own educational path. During seminar breaks, peruse the expo floor to meet & greet 160+ exhibitors, there to put you in front of products that can help improve your practice and increase efficiency. Discover new products and technologies that will wow your colleagues back home. Where is Washington DC Vet? This event takes place at the Gaylord National Resort in Washington DC. After event hours, you can immerse ...
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