Frank Tumwebaze

Parliament approves merger of agricultural agencies

Damali Mukhaye | October 23, 2024

Parliament has approved the government’s proposal to abolish the Cotton Development Organization (CDO), Dairy Development Authority (DDA), and the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS). Their functions will be integrated into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Agriculture Minister, Mr Frank Tumwebaze, supported the rationalization, arguing that it would […]

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Tumwebaze calls for training of more agricultural officers

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 26, 2021

By Benjamin Jumbe The minister of agriculture animal industry and fisheries Frank Tumwebaze has underscored the need to train more agricultural officers and technicians to support smallholder farms. The minister reveals that today, the ministry has skilled and trained only 800 operators and assistant operators out of the initial target […]

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Minister directs NARO boss to ensure supply of quality seed

Noelyn Nassuuna | July 7, 2021

By Benjamin Jumbe The Director-General of the National Agriculture Research Organization (NARO) Dr Ambrose Agona has been directed to coordinate a team of experts and find possible ways of getting good quality seeds for grape farmers in the country. The directive came from the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and […]