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Agriculture

25 July 2025, 9:57 am

Uganda loses trillions to ticks as NARO unveils new vaccine

By Ceaser Odongo Uganda is losing between 2.5 and 3.5 trillion shillings annually due to the impact of tick infestations on livestock, particularly cattle. This was revealed by Dr Frederick Kabi, Principal Research Officer at the National Agricultural Research Organisation…

2 July 2025, 8:43 pm

Hand-held tractors in Lango idle amid spare parts shortage

By Baker Okello Several hand-held walking tractors distributed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to enhance agricultural productivity in the Lango sub-region are now lying idle due to limited access to spare parts and inadequate maintenance…