As we commemorate Labour Day this time round, I wish to recognise the farmers who not only feed this country but are also major contributors to the economy.

Happy Labour Day.

Would you like to enrol and benefit from Government's subsidy programme for micro-scale irrigation?

Take relevant steps today.

🗒️Consult with your District Production Office (All Districts)
🗒️ Online, trace the programme on MAAIF X feed using the hashtag #UgIFTIrrigation

The #WorldVeterinaryDay is celebrated globally on the last Saturday of April to recognise the work of Veterinarians and their contribution to Animal Health and Welfare, as well as public health.

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#WorldVeterinaryDay : In Uganda, Veterinarians play a major role in providing Animal Health-related advisory as well as Animal disease diagnosis, reporting and control, with overall policy guidance from the MAAIF Directorate of Animal Resources.

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#WorldVeterinaryDay : The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries recognises the vital contribution of #Veterinarians to #AnimalHealth in #Uganda .

Happy #WorldVeterinaryDay .

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Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11
Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama

#WorldVeterinaryDay : The Ministry also recognizes the impact of Continuous Professional Development Programmes (CPD), including the In-Service Applied Veterinary Epidemiology Training (ISAVET) rolled out in collaboration with FAO in Uganda and USAID Global Health.

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Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11

Our Hon MOSAI Hon. Rwamirama Bright Kanyontore officiates at closing ceremony of Private Sector Foundation Uganda World Bank Africa GROW Project trainees in Mbarara City. The women were trained by DDA in value add'n and given start up milk test equip. MAAIF 🇺🇬 Akankiza Samson Mpiira GCIC AGRICULTURE,ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND FISHERIES.

Fellow Ugandans and, especially the Bazzukulu, discover how Uganda is embracing value addition to our raw materials and paving the way for the knowledge economy.

Apparently, Uganda is now No. 11 in World tin production and we shall move to No. 4 if we act correctly. The future…

This kind of support is the main outcome of recruitment and introduction of Senior level Agricultural Engineers at District level.

Their input is not only supplementing extension work but also increasing awareness about irrigation-related services for our farmers.

Micro-scale Irrigation in Bugiri District: Senior Agricultural Engineer Agricultural Engineer Faizal Mutebi winding up the week by actively supporting his farmers with installation of irrigation systems acquired through the MAAIF Micro-scale Irrigation Program.

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Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11

I have led a delegation from MAAIF 🇺🇬 to Botswana following the directive of the President of Uganda arising from the side line engagement between the two Presidents held during the NAM and G77 Summits in Kampala.

Promoting digital #PlantHealth solutions : The Ministry is hosting sessions in Kampala for representatives of ICT service provider companies, academic institutions and private sector extension service providers convened in collaboration with CABI PlantwisePlus .

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BIG STORY: How NATIONAL ANIMAL GENETIC RESOURCES CENTRE &DATABANK, Agriculture Ministry Posted Historic Livestock Growth  chimpreports.com/big-story-how-…
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Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11 Hon. Rwamirama Bright Kanyontore Peter Beine, PhD Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama

Plant Health: Subscribers and followers of MAAIF online platforms including X are welcome to explore the CABI PlantwisePlus portal for the plant health-related benefits in this thread.

Link to portal: bioprotectionportal.com/resources/

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#SSCUganda : The FAO in Uganda 🤝 Chinese Embassy in Uganda 🤝 Government of Uganda South-South Cooperation Project is hosting another knowledge exchange visit for Ugandan experts in the People's Republic of #China .

Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11

Earlier today, l launched the Tsetse & Trypanosomiasis Taskforce for the containment of tsetse and trypanosomiasis.

The 13 member Taskforce comprises scientists that will develop a containment strategy & also mobilize resources for the elimination of tsetse & trypanosomiasis.

We are ready: Districts in the Northern region, including Nwoya, are set to enroll more farmers in the Micro-scale Irrigation Programme which is implemented by Gov't through MAAIF.

📽️Eng. Justin Tabu explains the immediate benefits.

Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11
Ministry of Finance

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I have learnt with sadness the passing of Dr Okurut, husband to our commissioner animal health ( Dr. Anna Rose Ademun (PhD), Com.Animal Health ) Dr Rose Ademunu.

I send my sincere Condolences to Dr Ademunu and her children o the loss of a husband and dad.

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Good news for flower exporters in Uganda as the United Kingdom suspends 8% duty on cut flowers from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania.

As published via PML Daily.

Frank K Tumwebaze,MP: Isaiah 41: 11
Government Citizen Interaction Centre

Link: pmldaily.com/business/2024/…

#FisheriesUG : The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries issues licenses and permits for fisheries activities through the Directorate of Fisheries Resources.

The licenses issued through the portal fisheries.agriculture.go.ug , cater for the categories in this thread