NEW VISION
NARO UNVEILS AFLATOXIN DETECTION MACHINE
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Summary: Aflatoxins are a class of toxic compounds produced by certain moulds found in food, which can cause liver damage and cancer. Farmers and traders in cereals can now access aflatoxin testing services from the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) Laboratories.
UGANDA, S. SUDAN AGREE TO STRENGTHEN TRADE
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Summary: Uganda and South Sudan have agreed to work together to ease trade between the two countries under the East African Community (EAC).
FARMERS TIPPED ON CROPS TO PLANT AS RAINS INTENSIFY
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Summary: As the seasonal rains intensify, the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has advised farmers to continue with planting and weeding for those who planted earlier.
NARO TO START PRODUCTION OF ANTI-TICK VACCINE
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Summary: Construction of facilities for the production of anti-ticks vaccine has been completed, paving the way for Uganda to start manufacturing the vaccines by the end of April. Local production of the vaccines will save Uganda over $1.bb (about UGX. 3.9 trillion) currently lost to ticks and tick-borne diseases annually.
DAILY MONITOR
GOVERNMENT EARMARKS UGX. 1.9B FOR NEW KATONGA BRIDGE
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Summary: The Government has earmarked UGX. 1.9 billion for the construction of a raised permanent prestressed concrete bridge over river Katonga on the Kampala-Masaka Highway. The money will also be used to repair sections of the Kampala-Masaka Highway at Lwera and Kalandazi swamps, which are prone to floods.
