Hon. Vincent Bamulangaki SsempijjaEgiaztatu kontua

Declaration of Harvest dates by Government has paid dividends.The quality and the overall image of Uganda’s vanilla industry has improved. This is evidenced by positive testimonies from the Global Vanilla Buying Community, organized under the Sustainable Vanilla Initiative.pic.twitter.com/JKiK3IHrLT

For the past two years, we have been declaring vanilla harvest dates in a bid to improve the quality of the crop and promote Uganda’s global position as the leading source of high quality vanilla.pic.twitter.com/N2qANvQMtd

I have also directed my Ministry staff to be vigilant on this issue, especially the Agricultural Police, in collaboration with the Private Sector who are called upon to popularize these harvest dates, to hunt down and expose all culprits who do not respect them.pic.twitter.com/UxAStmkBAN

Today 4th December 2020 I have declared 11th of January 2021 onwards as the appropriate date to start harvesting vanilla for the second season of the year 2020 in Uganda.pic.twitter.com/OQmIIiFWzD

UNBS was represented by the Ag. Executive Director, Mr. David Livingston Ebiru while Prisma Limited was represented by Mr. Francis Olul. This is much needed intervention because it will go a long way to ease our work in certifying quality products for export.pic.twitter.com/Amrs4BB6ol

The laboratory will ensure that the equipment in the National Food Safety Laboratory and other agro-food processing laboratories in the Country are calibrated to ensure accurate measurement and reliable test results to support exports & consumer safety.pic.twitter.com/Da6gcZZOPg

Today the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Mr. Pius Wakabi Kasajja has signed a contract with Prisma Limited to construct a state-of-the-art National Metrology laboratory for testing and certification of all agricultural products.pic.twitter.com/nHiP434jWJ

We thank the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga for the unwavering support to the sector. We request for her continued support to have this Bill expeditiously considered once it reaches her good office.pic.twitter.com/l62alfkIok

We have prepared a number of policies and regulations including the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy. The Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2020 is in UPPC for printing and it will soon be submitted to Parliament.pic.twitter.com/HZ6LkRmEdi

The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries selected and gave rights to Bugiri District Local Government to lead this year’s national cerebrations and am glad the event has been celebrated in colorful a way, with participation of all key stakeholders.pic.twitter.com/6RYIEEXpVr

As we join the rest of the World to celebrate World Fisheries Day, i thank GIZ, FAO and European Union for the support to the fisheries subsector. Government will continue working with all of you to spearhead developments in the fisheries and agriculture sector.pic.twitter.com/wDV0Np0iMZ

We thank the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga for unwavering support to the sector. We request for her continued support to have this Bill expeditiously considered once it reaches her good office.pic.twitter.com/Db26mKFCUl

The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries selected and gave rights to Bugiri District Local Government to lead this year’s national cerebrations and am glad the event has been celebrated in a colorful way, with participation of all key stakeholders.pic.twitter.com/6AVDmOLCNd

As we join the rest of the World to celebrate World Fisheries Day, i thank GIZ, FAO and European Union for the support to the fisheries subsector. Government will continue working with all of you to spearhead developments in the fisheries and agriculture sector.pic.twitter.com/thCesn2ikj

Duration of the MOU, the MOU commences on the date of execution by the last party hereto, and shall remain in force for a period of 5 years.pic.twitter.com/IGC3R4s3ZO

Why Inter-religious council? Government of Uganda recognizes the important contribution of the faith-based organizations, especially their structures and vast available land resources as well as their influence in the society.pic.twitter.com/kBKdVHG2ff

The MOU's main objective is to contribute to household economic empowerment through promotion of Agro-Industrialization, Community mobilization, mindset change, value chain development and food security.pic.twitter.com/BUVZIH7SCh

Today on behalf of Government of Uganda through NAADS, we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Inter-religious council of Uganda (IRCU).pic.twitter.com/LQq43SkJVK

Upon approval of their applications, the farmers shall be connected to the network and provided with watering points. This will be replicated to other areas in the Country as one of our efforts to transform Ugandans from subsistence farming to commercial Agriculture.pic.twitter.com/zyswNmjmZ7