Declaration of partnership between the United States Agency for International Development and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries signed in Kampala
Kampala, 28th May 2019 A Declaration of partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has been signed in Kampala today. The Declaration was signed by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda and H.E Deborah Ruth…
Read MoreGovernment position on Vanilla growing and trade aimed at sustaining profitability
Below is an excerpt from the official statement presented at the Uganda Media Centre regarding the trends in Vanilla growing and trade, as presented by Hon. Christopher Kibanzanga the State Minister for Agriculture. Vanilla is one of the high value crops grown in 25 Districts of Uganda, mainly in Central, Eastern and Western parts of…
Read MoreProgress achieved in implementation of 2016 Manifesto
Below is an excerpt of the official statement presented by Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries at the media briefing on Manifesto implementation to which he was accompagnied by Mr. Pius Wakabi Kasajja the Permanent Secretary along with other members of the Ministry Top Policy Management. Agriculture is among…
Read More2019 World Bank mission: Evaluating project achievements and opportunities under the Agriculture Cluster Development Project
On the 13th of May 2019, a team from the World Bank kicked off the 2019 mission aimed at evaluating progress and highlighting opportunities under the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP). The team which started their activities with an official meeting with the Permanent Secretary Mr. Pius Wakabi Kasajja was taken through presentations on progress…
Read MoreDriving Agricultural Transformation through Enhanced Extension Services and Mechanisation for Commercial and Small Holder Farmers in Uganda
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has concluded preparations for the commissioning of Earth-Moving Equipment, 1061 motocycles and 126 vehicles for Agricultural Extension Workers and 114 tractors for farmer cooperatives across all regions of the country. The commissioning will be officially done by His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni the President of Uganda on the…
Read MoreLaunch of the e-voucher system of the Agriculture Cluster Development Project
Above: Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Sempijja the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries addressing participants at the launch of the e-voucher system at Bulakati Grounds in Lukaya sub-county. The official launch of the e-voucher system was marked by the handover of inputs to the first farmer to be registered on the system and five motor…
Read MoreEnhancing National Food Security through Increased Rice Production Project
November 13 2018, Kampala, The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has launched a new project called the ‘Enhancing National Food Security through Increased Rice Production Project.’ The project which was officially launched by Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Sempijja the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries was designed by the Ministry to support production of rice in…
Read MorePrivate: Uganda Honored for Excellent Contribution to China South-South Cooperation Success
Uganda has been recognized and applauded for excelling in its contribution to the success of the FAO-China South -South Cooperation (SSC), a programme designed to improve food security through knowledge sharing. This was during the Ministerial Forum for Global South to South Cooperation held on 2nd November 2018 in Changsha city, Hunan Province of China.…
Read MoreHarness opportunities both on and off the farm: Official Graduation Message from the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries at the 21st Graduation Ceremony of Nkumba University
On the 27th of October 2018, Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki Sempijja the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries officiated at the 21st Graduation ceremony of Nkumba University in Entebbe as Chief Guest. Hon. Sempijja was hosted by the University leadership led by the Chancellor Prof. Gordon Wavamunno and Professor Wilson Muyinda Mande the Vice Chancellor…
Read MoreFarmers’ Advisory from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, in collaboration with line Ministries Agencies and Departments of Government seeks to keep farmers informed of new developments that have an impact on agricultural production. Having noted the increase in rains across the country that is predicted to continue increasing as reported by weather experts, the Ministry…
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