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UCDA gives back to coffee consumers in social media campaign
Kampala 7 January 2019 -- Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) has handed over gifts to the first winner of its ongoing #LoveUgCoffee campaign.
The winner, Mr. Ivan Winyi Tuesday morning received a hamper that included a pack of roasted Uganda Coffee, a Travel Mug, Key holder among other goodies by UCDA's Corporate Communications Manager, Mrs. Laura Walusimbi.
The handover took place at UCDA's head office at Coffee House.
MARKUP: Clarification on proposal submissions for coffee and cocoa value chain project
The National Authorising Office (NAO) has issued clarifications regarding the full proposal submission for matching grants in the coffee and cocoa value chains development in Uganda. All pre-selected applicants planning to submit a full proposal under the call for proposals of the coffee and cocoa value chains development project should carefully review the objectives of the project. They should also ensure that their responses align to especially the requirement to demonstrate ability to export to the niche markets in the European Union and other ACP countries.
UCDA promotes domestic coffee consumption at annual cake event
Thousands of revelers flocked the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) tent at the Uganda Museum on Sunday 1 December 2019 during the annual Kampala Cake Fair. Men and women of all ages were drawn to the tent by the sweet aroma of Uganda coffee being brewed by the UCDA team.
UCDA director tips Busoga farmers on producing quality coffee
The UCDA Director of Quality and Regulatory Services, Mr. Edmund Kananura, has commended coffee farmers in Busoga sub region for the improvement in the quality of coffee now being produced. He also tipped the farmers tips on coffee production. He emphasized that they should only harvest red ripe coffee cherries. In addition, they should dry the coffee on clean surfaces such as tarpaulin sheets. He told the farmers that the authority would soon distribute fertilizers to farmers in farmer groups and cooperatives if they have good agricultural practices.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Draft National Coffee Bill 2018
THE NATIONAL COFFEE BILL 2018
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The process for the revision of the coffee sub-sector law began in August 2013 when Cabinet approved the National Coffee Policy, 2013. A Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and consultative meetings were held and Cabinet approved the Principles for the revision of the Coffee Law in 2017.
Yunnan Coffee Exchange, UCDA sign agreement to promote Uganda coffee in China
Yunnan Coffee Exchange has signed an agreement with Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) to promote Ugandan coffee in China.
Consultant to present Regulatory Impact Assessment report on cocoa subsector
The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is implementing the EU-EAC Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP), financed under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF). The programme aims to assist Uganda to upgrade its coffee and cocoa value chains, with a quality export perspective and with focus on small holders. It supports the private and public sectors and involves research activities.
Over 100 turn up for EAC MARKUP Information Session on Matching Grant Scheme
A record one hundred and fifteen people turned up for the Information Session on the Matching Grant Scheme for the Coffee and Cocoa Value Chains under the EAC MARKUP project. The East African Community (EAC) Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) is a 4-year initiative funded by the European Union (EU), with co-financing from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation (BMZ). It covers, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.
Scale Down Elite Robusta Seedlings Production
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Vincent B Ssempijja, has issued new guidelines to nursery operators about production and distribution of elite Robusta coffee seedlings.
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