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Enhance meat production
In the last two weeks (from 12th to 22nd November 2019), Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd has interacted with cattle farmers from the districts of Isingiro, Ntungamo, Mbarara, Kiruhura, Gulu, Omoro, Kiryandongo, Nakasongola and Nakaseke during different...
Cattle farmer dialogue, mobilization, and sensitization for E.U FALBIIS project
The Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd (UMPCU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, and the European Union through the Developing a Market-Oriented and Environmentally Sustainable Beef Meat Industry Project, are...
Lab awareness drive
The livestock farmers were at the meeting venues, expectant to learn more about the animal health diagnostic laboratories in Butalangu and Ntutsi sub-counties. Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Union Ltd (UMPCU), in partnership with Zoetis in the A.L.P.H.A Initiative,...
UMPCU offers animal health diagnostic services
UMPCU established animal diagnostic laboratories to improve animal health for its livestock farmers in the cooperative societies and farmers from surrounding areas. Diagnostic tests are essential tools for confirming the health status of animals and identifying...
European Union “Global beach clean-up”
“Every year, the European Union Delegations worldwide join the global action led by the European Union, to support the protection of our oceans, lakes, rivers and water bodies.” On 27th September 2019, different partners of the European Union in Ugandan from all...
UMPCU farmers benefit from the EU funded project
The European (EU) project; Farmer-Led Beef Livestock Investment and Sustainability (FALBIIS) targets direct beneficiaries selected from 33 primary livestock cooperative societies of the Uganda Meat Producers Cooperative Society Ltd (UMPCU). FALBIIS is a 38-month...
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...
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