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Opige's Farm Is Based In Nwoya District, Koch Goma

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18-Sep-2021

By Opige Farm

We are specializing in permaculture

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U.S. EGG PRICES HIT RECORD LEVELS AS PANDEMIC BUYING BOOSTS DEMAND

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27-Mar-2020

By Frances Faith

Increased demand for eggs in the United States has sent egg prices soaring in recent weeks as consumers scramble to stock up on staples due to coronavirus shutdowns.

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How a leading pullet rearer keeps birds salmonella-free

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09-Mar-2020

By Frances Faith

How a leading pullet rearer keeps birds salmonella-free

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Successful calving season starts with preparation.

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05-Mar-2020

By Frances Faith

For cow-calf producers,

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John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300 Expands Automated Steering to More AG Machines

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05-Mar-2020

By Frances Faith

John Deere AutoTrac Controller 300 Expands Automated Steering to More AG Machines

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Why Fish Prices are going down? Measures in Place

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08-Apr-2019

By Isaac Omiat

concerns have been raised at Parliament level and by the Association of Fishers and Lake Users on the ever falling fish prices

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Here's what the animals we eat looked like before we started breeding them

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19-Feb-2019

By Isaac Omiat

We've been eating animals for millennia, but generations of breeding have given rise to farm animals that look pretty different from their wild ancestors.

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LABOR TERMINATORS: FARMING ROBOTS ARE ABOUT TO TAKE OVER OUR FARMS

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17-Aug-2018

By Frances Faith

Farming's labor crunch is a global problem.  A farming robot revolution is imminent, with fruit-picking machines nearly ready to roll into the fields and start replacing human workers

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FISH FARMING THE COMMONEST FORM OF AQUACULTURE

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10-Aug-2018

By Frances Faith

What is Aquaculture?

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Eating vegetables everyday increases your mental health.

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09-Aug-2018

By Frances Faith

Vegetables

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FISHERIES POLICY AND FISH HYGIENE FOR JUNE 2018

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02-Jul-2018

By Isaac Omiat

TECHNICAL INFORMATION IN FOOD & FISHERIES POLICY & DEVELOPMENT

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Theft ruining the hopes of aquaculture in Africa

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02-Jul-2018

By Isaac Omiat

Small-scale aquaculture will never succeed if producers are forced to finance heavy-security fencing for their ponds.

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7 rules-of-thumb to follow in aquaponics

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17-Apr-2018

By Isaac Omiat

Inspiring people to change the world by producing sustainable food in alternative ways

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Every drop counts

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17-Apr-2018

By Isaac Omiat

How aquaponics and integrated agri-aquaculture farms are making smart use of water

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Common Fisheries Policy

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09-Apr-2018

By Isaac Omiat

The European Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers met in Brussels on 19 March to debate the Commission's proposal

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Min Musa Ecweru Visits Geossy Farm

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08-Jan-2018

By Georwell

The minister for Disaster Preparedness Hon. Musa Ecweru visited Geossy

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Min Musa Ecweru Visits Geossy Farm

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08-Jan-2018

By Georwell

The minister for Disaster Preparedness Hon. Musa Ecweru visited Geossy

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Geossy Fish Farm Featured by NBS TV

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08-Jan-2018

By Georwell

NBS TV: Featured Geossy impact on women and youths Fish vendors in Busia district.

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Geossy Saves Sex Workers through credit facility

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08-Jan-2018

By Georwell

Geossy impact on empowering women increasing income and reducing domestic violence through women empowerment, reducing prostitution and street boys.

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Geossy supports 250 Women fish Vendors in Busia.

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08-Jan-2018

By Georwell

Geossy fish farm has extended its credit facility for fish to women and youth fish vendors in BUSIA district. This has saved over 250 women and youths with daily income if at least 50,000/-

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Tilapia fertility spawns trouble for Ghana’s pond farmers

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21-Dec-2017

By Isaac Omiat

GENETICS & BREEDING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS EDUCATION & ACADEMIA

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Technology is Taking Over Agriculture

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08-Dec-2017

By Isaac Omiat

Shaping the Modern Farming Through AgTech Fusion

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The importance of a business plan for farming

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03-Dec-2017

By Isaac Omiat

You wouldn’t drive a car without a steering wheel. So why run a farm without a business plan?

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Follow these steps when drafting a business plan

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03-Dec-2017

By Isaac Omiat

A business plan will help you access funding and serve as a working document to guide your managerial decisions. But, before you write up that plan, do your research properly!

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What are the objectives of your business plan?

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03-Dec-2017

By Isaac Omiat

The objectives outlined in your business plan must be realistic and achievable, with the strengths and weaknesses properly identified and analysed.

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Nonprofit will develop and disseminate disease-resistant tilapia

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20-Nov-2017

By George Wanda

New strains of Nile tilapia that are more resistant to disease and more effective at utilizing feed are being developed by WorldFish.

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Why aquaculture is stressful for fish

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15-Nov-2017

By Isaac Omiat

Fish species that are adapted for rivers generally perform better under aquaculture’s challenging conditions.

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Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ankole bull sells for R640 000

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04-Nov-2017

By Isaac Omiat

An Ankole bull belonging to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa sold for R640 000 at the Ntaba Nyoni auction on Wednesday, near Ermelo in Mpumalanga.

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Big boost for Rwandan poultry production

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04-Nov-2017

By Isaac Omiat

Social impact agribusiness investor, AgDevCo, recently announced a US$3 million (about R43 million) debt investment in the Rwandan poultry company, Uzima Chicken.

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Zambian farmers want zero tax rating on inputs

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04-Nov-2017

By Isaac Omiat

For Zambia to become a breadbasket in Africa, it was necessary for its government to urgently implement a zero tax rate on products essential for enhanced agricultural production.

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Dr Akinwumi Adesina named 2017 World Food Prize winner

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04-Nov-2017

By Isaac Omiat

African Development Bank (ADB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has been announced as the 2017 World Food Prize (WFP) laureate.

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British potatoes put roots down in Africa

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04-Nov-2017

By Isaac Omiat

A potato seed trial in Kenya has passed initial tests and the plants are now growing well in three locations in the country.

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Naro to tackle fake seeds and inputs with finger-print tracking, labelling technology

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02-Nov-2017

By Isaac Omiat

National Agricultural Research Organisation (Naro) is to implement a project, which will use high-tech ICT tools to finger-print seals of authenticity on all seed, planting materials and varieties they release.

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Uganda in need of food aid

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30-Oct-2017

By Isaac Omiat

Uganda’s government recently announced that at least 10 million Ugandans were in need of food aid after the drought affected crop harvests, according to media reports.

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Kenya cashew nut exports decline after government ban

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30-Oct-2017

By Isaac Omiat

Kenya’s cashew nut exports decreased from 835t to 485t between 2013 and 2015.

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The economics of producing aged, premium beef

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30-Oct-2017

By Isaac Omiat

Gary Jackson of Jackson’s Real Food Market, Chris Paulsen of the Bull and Bush butchery, restaurateurs Steve Maresch and Llewy Mateza of The Local Grill

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Balancing Technology and Human Touch in Agriculture Extension Services

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27-Sep-2017

By Isaac Omiat

Balancing Technology and Human Touch in Agriculture Extension Services

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A Note from the Digital Thinking Initiative:

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23-Sep-2017

By Isaac Omiat

A Note from the Digital Thinking Initiative: A lot of the essays in this volume talk about how government and the development community can join forces with the private sector to give smallholder farmers a brighter future.

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New fresh produce market set to boost Nigerian agri sector

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23-Sep-2017

By Isaac Omiat

An agricultural commodities market is being set up near Benin City in Nigeria, as part of the Nigerian government’s efforts to resuscitate the farming industry and reduce the country’s reliance on the struggling oil industry.

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Netherlands scrambles to undo eggs disaster

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23-Sep-2017

By Isaac Omiat

The Netherlands poultry industry is making a concerted effort to undo the damage to its reputation after eggs it produced and exported was found to be contaminated with insecticide.

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Project to grow India’s world-leading dairy industry

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23-Sep-2017

By Isaac Omiat

The Indian government approved a Rs108,8 billion (R22,4 billion) 12-year plan, from 2017/2018 to 2028/2029, to grow its dairy industry, already the largest in the world.

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Project to grow India’s world-leading dairy industry

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23-Sep-2017

By Isaac Omiat

The Indian government approved a Rs108,8 billion (R22,4 billion) 12-year plan, from 2017/2018 to 2028/2029, to grow its dairy industry, already the largest in the world.

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Ankole Longhorn: Cyril Ramaphosa’s passion and pride

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23-Sep-2017

By Isaac Omiat

The Ugandan Ankole breed could offer many advantages for the local market. SA deputy president and Ankole stud breeder, Cyril Ramaphosa, farm manager and animal scientist Kobus Rall, and embryologist Morné de la Rey spoke to Gerhard Uys.

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