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Improved pasture (rangeland) management; with support from the E.U
The European Union in partnership with Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd is implementing the Farmer-Led Beef Livestock Investment and Sustainability project for 38 months. Among the project result areas is; "Improved pasture (rangeland) management involving...
EU and UMPCU promoting animal disease control
The European Union has made it possible for farmers under the Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd, to sigh with relief as efforts to control animal disease in their areas are being stepped up. Over 2000 cattle in UMPCU's operational areas have been dewormed,...
Baseline survey for FALBIIS concluded
A Baseline Survey on the Farmer Led Beef Livestock Investment and Sustainability project (FALBIIS) has been concluded. The survey was conducted between December 2018 and February 2019 to assess and monitor the project’s progress and effectiveness during implementation...
UMPCU Annual General Meeting
Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd held its 10th annual general meeting (AGM) on Friday 28th March 2019 at the Fairway Hotel, Kampala. Outgoing Chairman UMPCU Board; Herbert Kamugisha responding to a question. With him are L-R; Asgeir Svendsen and Rolf...
Animal Diagnostic Laboratory launched
Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd. in partnership with Zoetis A.L.P.H.A Initiative have set up two animal diagnostic laboratories in Butalangu - Nakaseke district and Nabitanga in Sembabule district. The animal diagnostic laboratories was launched on Friday...
E.U partners with Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union to develop the meat industry
The European Union has awarded EUR 1.5 million to the Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd. (UMPCU) to implement the “Farmer Led Beef Industry Investment and Sustainability” project (FALBIIS). This e five-year project, is implemented by UMPCU farmers which also...
Farmers in Luwero sub region pledge increased participation
UMPCU Farmers have expressed commitment to increase participation in the Union’s activities and lift up their cooperative societies. This was at a regional meeting for farmers in Luwero sub-region, held in Luwero district and attended by other key stakeholders. The...
Regional meetings with Cooperatives
Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd. (UMPCU) is engaging the leaders of its cooperative societies regionally, to discuss development initiatives. The meetings are also aimed at brainstorming with the different leaders, ideas on how to overcome challenges...
Govt lifts quarantine in Sembabule sub-counties
In Summary In 2015, the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, declared a quarantine in the district and indefinitely closed cattle markets to avert the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). According to Mr Jude Kiganda, the Sembabule District vice...
Nakaseke to repossess idle land
In Summary Reason. The five-year grace period given to benefiting companies has expired. By DAN WANDERA Nakaseke District is set to rescind all land allocations made to different companies and organisations to put up investment projects in the district, Daily Monitor...
Nortura and Norges Vel Partners end routine monitoring visit
Nortura and Norges Vel Partners have completed a 5-day monitoring visit in Uganda from 3rd to 7th September, 2018. The team comprised of Mr. Rolf Fjeldheim - Nortura representative, Mr. Asgeir Svendsen – Nortura Advisor and Ms. Helene Lie – Senior Advisor/Project...
FMD epidemic in Uganda
Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is an extremely contagious and infectious viral trans-boundary animal disease that affects cloven-hoofed animals especially ruminants and pigs. The disease causes immense losses in most cases with serious socio-economic/trade consequences...
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