Charlotte Kemigyisha, MCIPR
@Charlie_Kemi
Public Relations Manager @MAAIF_Uganda | Member @GCOFUG , @PRAU_Uganda , @CIPR_Global | #AgricultureUG | #Uganda
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In my meeting with Dr. Demba Sabally, the Minister of Agriculture in The Gambia, we talked about cooperation in improving production & productivity in the agricultural sector. State House Uganda, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Uganda πΊπ¬, Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11, UGANDA HIGH COMMISSION NIGERIA, NARO Uganda, Government Citizen Interaction Centre
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1,000 animal and plant genetic resources have been conserved, alongside the establishment of the targeted 5 Gene Banks, showcasing the significant contribution of community gene banks. #OpenGovUg
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Livestock sub-sector records the production and extension of 114,465 doses of semen to farmers, alongside the production of 90,112 litres of Liquid Nitrogen at NAGRIC & DB. #OpenGovUg
The livestock sub-sector contributes between 1% and 1.5% to Ugandaβs export trade value. Notably, dairy and eggs fetch USD 80 million, while meat and meat products fetch USD 6.2 million. #OpenGovUg
Black Coffee Twig Borer (BCTB) attacks crop-bearing branches causing them to dry and one can lose up to 50% of the coffee yield if there is no attention paid to the control of BCTB. #OpenGovUg
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Over 12 million CWD-r plantlets and 29 million Arabica seedlings distributed across regions, boosting sustainability and livelihoods. MAAIF πΊπ¬ Hon. Kyakulaga Fred Bwino MP Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama Charlotte Kemigyisha, MCIPR
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Uganda Coffee Development Authority now oversees 847 registered coffee processing factories, 1,044 buying stores, 639 buyers, 33 wet mills, 45 roasters, 129 exporters, and 7 export grading facilities, driving Uganda's coffee industry forward.MAAIF πΊπ¬ Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11 Hon. Kyakulaga Fred Bwino MP
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Engineers, Heavy Equipment Operators, mechanics and Engineering support staff were recruited to run the heavy equipment under the supervision of MAAIF Commissioner. #OpenGovUg
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Farmers request equipment by filling a requisition form available in the guidelines booklet. Requests are routed through districts for scheduling. #OpenGovUg
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Services cost-shared between government and farmers. Farmers provide diesel for equipment, ensuring it's clean and available. Fuel amount is calculated based on equipment hours, monitored by hour meter. #OpenGovUg
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Heavy equipment procured in 2023 /24 FY achieved well, including:
Constructing 1550 water facilities in 53 districts, including Karamoja etc.
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In line with NDP 3's focus on agricultural development, MAAIF πΊπ¬ procured heavy earth moving equipment to boost mechanization, supporting farmers and processors. #OpenGovUg
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