Tuesday, 12 January 2016

AGRiNews & Resources:

  1.   It's Official - Astonishing New Research Finds Organic Food MUCH Healthier! - http://www.herbs-info.com/…/astonishing-new-research-find…/…. Shared by Abdulkarim, Sulma Foods, Group 5.
  2. Are planning to start up a business this year 2016? Read this article, it can facilitate you in your decision making. Shared by William, Group 5. http://www.monitor.co.ug/…/6…/3021208/-/mv1x5ez/-/index.html.
  3. Article on estimating the weight of a bull. Shared by Joseph Macharia, Kenya, Mkulima Young, Group 7. http://www.nation.co.ke/…/23…/3026580/-/aaqj87z/-/index.html.
  4. 1,000 scholarship from Mastercard Foundation are available at Makerere University for 2016/2017 for undergraduate students all over Africa. For more information please visit our website at http://mcfsp.mak.ac.ug or visit our offices at Senate building,level 4 Room 401.
  5. Article shared by Joseph Mukwaya, Group 7.http://www.monitor.co.ug/…/68…/3017032/-/bryho6/-/index.html.

AgricEvents

    1.  30th Jan. Farm Visit by AgaSha on Maize-how to double your production at Bill's Farm in Baale Kayunga. Fee: 50,000/- including entrance fee, group transport & lunch. For details, contact: +256703698550. Limited space available.
    2. March: Farm Visit by AgaSha on horticulture and hot pepper at Agromax in Gayaza, Wakiso. Saturday, 26 March 2016. Fee: 50,000UGX all inclusive. Details, +256703698550.
    3. April Farm Visit by AgaSha at Sulma Foods in Kasana Luweero on mainly Beekeeping, Honey, Fruits and Herbs from growing to processing, packaging, supermarket and exporting.
    4. 12th Jan. Organic Pumpkin Value Chain Group meeting. Victoria House, Bukoto, Kampala. Organized by Uganda Agribusiness Alliance. If interested, please contact Steve Hodges, Group 1: +256753461348, stevehodges2011@gmail.com.
    5. 13th Jan. Uganda Avocado Platform meeting. Victoria House, Bukoto, Kampala. Organized by Uganda Agribusiness Alliance. If interested, please contact Steve Hodges, Group 1: +256753461348, stevehodges2011@gmail.com.
    6. 16th Jan 2016: Ginger farm visit to Willis Organic in Zirobwe, Luweero. Details: 0772850600, Ginger group.
    7. 23rd & 24th Jan. 2016: Dairy & Banana farm visit in Mbarara( Kashari and Isingiro). Details, contact: 0772200002. Aggrey, dairy group.
    8. 27th Jan 2016: talk from Dr. Benson about benefits of hybrid maize seeds, Kawempe, Kampala. Details, email: jakanafoodsmeg@gmail.com. Meg, Group 1.
    9. 19th-21st April 2016. The 2nd Generation Agripreneur Expo organized by American Chamber of Commerce Uganda. Details will soon be shared. Mark your calender.

Seeking Advice/Referrals

  1. I am looking for someone who knows earthworm or insect farming. Call/whatsapp: +256703816141, Emanu, Group 2.
  2.  My mangoes have developed spots. What could be the cause and how can it be controlled before affecting the rest? To see photos, whatsapp: +256759179067, Lillian, Group 3.
  3. A certain disease has started to attack my cassava plantation...leaves are shrinking and started to wither.Any advice on what I can apply. For details, whatsapp: +256782016899. Davis, Group 4.
  4. What is the best mixture for one month old piglets. 0774055613. Scovia, Group 6.
  5. Does anyone know someone doing biogas from chicken litter? Whatsapp: +256702437490. Lillian, Group 7.
  6. I have a daughter who is graduating with a Diploma in animal production and management. Any body willing to employ her after graduation in May 2016. Jimmy, Group 8. Call/whatsapp: +256776652053.  

MARKET-Buy/Sell

  1. Gonja suckers are needed by Mwebaze, G5. Whatsapp/call: 0705334446
  2. Mature turkeys for sale with a farmer in Seeta. Delivery can be made to office within Kampala. Call/whatsapp 0772565112, posted in Group 1.
  3. Over 1000 eggs of obuggubi (quails) for sale. +256752570330. Christine, Group 18.
  4. Looking for a service provider to install the following systems at our factory: industrial biogas, industrial water purification, solar hot water, septic tanks, and rainwater harvesting for great water. If anyone knows someone, kindly send email to Meg, Group 1: meg@jakanafoods.com.
  5. A new furniture factory is looking for timber of eucalyptus and pine trees. For details, email: abulinkmedia@gmail.com. posted by Andrew, Group 1. 
  6. Some one with cassava cuttings of NASE 14, variety 4271 text me please on. Whatsapp 0775520144, Fahad, Group 4.
  7. I need 3600 hotpepper every week for exporting. Call: +256702500734, Jim, Group 4.
  8. Where can I get shea butter from uganda? +254738092583. Rachael in Kenya, Group 6.
  9. Fresh ginger for sale 100bags of 100Kg in Wakiso. +256704150117. Bob, Group 6.
  10. I need a pork supplier for about 30kg per week for my pork joint located in Namugogo. Anyone? Contact me: +256756629795. Nayebazibwe, Group 8.
  11. l have 2 tonnes of sesame for sale. anybody interested? let me know: +256776690676. Patrick, Group 8.
  12. 2 sacks of ginger already sprouting for planting are needed. +256782548477 . Florence, Group 8.
  13. I have 300 kilograms of onions in Tororo. Looking for buyer. +256772525918. Laban, Group 8.
  14. Am looking for caraway seeds for exporting. Please contact me on. +256706563759. Anthony, Group 9.
  15. Large white piglets for sale. Farm is in kasangati. +256701255888. Sam, Group 9.
  16. Anyone who knows where to get shea butter? +250787682400. John, Rwanda, Group 9.
  17. 10 male Piglets for sell 2 months healthy camborough. Jinja. +256705815845. Joseph, Group 15.
  18. Looking for hibiscus flowers to make wine. +256704 599944. Barbara, Group 17.
  19. I need pineapple suckers for 2 acres. +256703832339. Dennis, Group 16.
  20. Moringa seeds 200Kgs on sale in Moshi, Kilimajaro but can deliver anywhere in East Africa. Whatsapp/call: +255756264430. Michael, Tanzania.