Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s year-on-year average inflation rates have steadily decreased, with the reduced price increments of onions, maize flour, and sugar over the past 12 months, ending in October 2023. According to the latest report released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS), the average inflation …
Read More »Zambia gov’t suspends onion, potato imports after farmer outcry
Lusaka, Zambia | Xinhua | The Zambian government on Tuesday bowed to pressure and suspended the importation of onions and potatoes following an outcry from farmers. Green Mbozi, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, said the government has decided to suspend the importation of onions and potatoes until further …
Read More »Uganda tomato prices up as demand in Kenya rises
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Kenya’s decision to re-open its market for Uganda’s produce mainly grain, has increased demand for other produce from the country, eventually leading to the increase in the price of other agricultural products. Prices of tomatoes, onions, carrots and green pepper have jumped up in Uganda …
Read More »Vegetable farmers in Kitgum cash in amidst Covid-19 lockdown
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vegetable farmers in Kitgum district have remained relevant in business despite the COVID-19 lockdown. The government declared a national lockdown nearly a month ago as one of the measures to curb the spread of the virus. In Manwoko village, Labongo Amida sub-county, more than …
Read More »Onions and garlic may Protect against breast cancer
Scientists advise eating more onions and garlic | THE INDEPENDENT | New research examines the consumption of onion and garlic among women and suggests that the vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Onions and garlic are part of the allium genus, along with leeks, chives, and hundreds …
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