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Uganda nears release of new aromatic rice varieties to reduce import dependence
The project seeks to meet surging demand for locally grown aromatic rice that can compete on quality, aroma and yield.
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Ugandan healthcare industry taps into cassava value chain with commissioning of US$50M starch plant
Built to process 500 tons of cassava per day, the new facility will supply pharmaceutical-grade starch, glucose, maltose, and other derivatives.
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Ugandan firm sues Mombasa Grain Handler over detained wheat imports
While part of the consignment was cleared, 1,514 metric tonnes remain in storage under Bulkstream Ltd’s control
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Maize farmers in Uganda count heavy losses as prices plunge
Producers who had invested heavily in pesticides, fertilizers, labour, and rented land said they expected better returns, only to be disappointed by low market prices.
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De Heus commissions largest aqua feed factory in East and Central Africa
The facility is set to create demand for locally grown crops such as maize, cassava, and soybeans, strengthening linkages across the agricultural value chain.