Tag: Agricultural Development
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Museveni Commission Achomai Irrigation Scheme: Boosting Rice Farming Safely
Overview of the Achomai Irrigation Scheme President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today commissioned the Achomai Irrigation Scheme in Kamutur Sub-county, Bukedea District, a cornerstone project valued at Shs71 billion. The facility is designed to transform dry-land farming into a reliable, water-secure system that can sustain rice production while protecting wetlands. The launch signals a push toward…
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Ord Valley’s northern food bowl dream fades under climate and cost pressures
Introduction: a region with grand ambitions Abundant water, vast tracts of undeveloped land, and proximity to Asia once pitched northern Australia as the nation’s next big farmer’s frontier. The Ord Valley, with its iconic lakes and irrigation schemes, was central to that vision. But today, many producers and researchers say the “food bowl” dream has…
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Bohol Celebrated for Its Large-Scale Rice Program Success
In a remarkable achievement for agricultural development, the province of Bohol was recognized for its exceptional implementation of the large-scale rice program during the National Assembly of Provincial Agriculture Offices. This prestigious event took place on August 29 in the Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, where various regional agricultural leaders congregated to celebrate advancements…
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Bohol Receives Award for Outstanding Rice Program Implementation
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol was recently honored for its outstanding large-scale rice program implementation at the National Assembly of Provincial Agriculture Offices on the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). The event took place on August 29 in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, highlighting Bohol’s commitment to agricultural development and the enhancement…