In the build-up to the United Nations (UN) food Systems Summit which will be convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations in September 2021, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has been charged with focusing on track one dubbed, “on ensuring access to safe and nutritious food for all.”  Under the…

Lt Col (Rtd) Hon. Dr. Rwamirama Bright, the MAAIF state minister in charge of Animal industry, has called for legal framework within the agricultural sector to be strengthened if the diseases and pests that tend to ravage the sector are to be effectively tackled. “You find that we have a weak legal framework,” Hon Rwamirama…

Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, the new Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), has promised to apply a proactive approach through directly engaging farmers on ministry policies. He said this on June 22 after taking office at the ministry headquarters in Entebbe. “In this term, we will spend more time with the farmers in the…

If the ministry of Agriculture, Animal industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is to achieve it’s set goals and objectives it must stay clear of corruption tendencies, Hon.  Frank Tumwebaze, who is taking over this docket has pointed out.  Hon. Tumwebaze made the remarks on June 22, 2021 while he was taking over office from the outgoing…

Rwamirama calls for conservation of famed long-horned cattle Bright Rwamirama, the Minister of State for Animal Industry, has tasked breeders of the indigenous Ankole long-horned cattle to preserve the cherished breed in the best way possible. The minister said this while presiding over a March 27 meeting with more than 100 members of the Ankole…

Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), has told parliament that the ministry is in final stages of sealing a trade pact that will see Ugandans export fish products to China. Ssempijja said this on March 25 while reporting to the House about the progress and status of Uganda’s export…