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18 July 2026, 12:06 pm
Osho Chemical Introduces Improved Seed Varieties to Boost Farmers’ Yields…
By Isaac Erick odongo Lira, Uganda – July 17, 2026: Osho Chemical Industry has unveiled new improved seed varieties aimed at helping farmers combat crop diseases and adapt to the effects of climate change while increasing agricultural productivity. Among the…
15 July 2026, 9:06 pm
Farm Smart launches district-wide tree seedling distribution to combat climate c…
By Sarah Ejang In an ambitious initiative aimed at supporting local farmers and addressing the challenges posed by climate change, Farm Smart Agro Input has rolled out a district-wide program offering free tree seedlings. Speaking to our reporter earlier on…
15 July 2026, 4:31 pm
Museveni commissions NEC beef and beans factory in Gomba as UPDF pledges support
By Frank Oyugi GOMBA — President Yoweri Museveni has directed investment licensing bodies to ensure that all newly licensed ventures are immediately supported with the prerequisite infrastructure needed for full operationalization. The President issued the directive while commissioning the newly…
15 July 2026, 11:56 am
Gulu City mayor warns restocking beneficiaries against misusing funds on alcohol
By Tracy Anirwoth Gulu City Mayor Julius Labeja has strongly urged beneficiaries of the government’s cattle restocking program to invest their funds strictly in livestock rather than alcohol or other non-essential items. The mayor emphasised that the money is intended…
13 July 2026, 10:16 am
Ministry ey’obulimi elangiridde ekirwadde kya kalusu mu mbizzi e Mpigi
By Nsubuga John Okusinziira ku ministry, ekirwadde kino okusinga kisinga kwegiriisiza mu mbizzi ezitali ngeme era nga zino ate zikoze kinene mu kulwaza abantu abettabira ennyama y’azo obulwadde bwa kalusu bwekyeyongedde okwala mu bisolo bino, ate nga kyabulabe nnyo eri…
12 July 2026, 5:59 pm
Gov’t to Vaccinate 46.3 Million Livestock Against FMD
By Hillary Opio Omara The Government of Uganda is set to roll out a nationwide vaccination campaign targeting 46.3 million livestock in an effort to eliminate Foot-and-Mouth Disease. Speaking in Lira City, Dr. David Nelson Okello, Apac District Veterinary Officer…
10 July 2026, 06:04
Pader breaks ground on landmark Climate-Smart fish farming project
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has launched its first Climate Smart Agriculture fisheries project, involving the construction of five fish ponds at Olwornguu Central Cell, Acoro Parish, Pader Town Council. The UGX 97.1 million initiative aims to promote aquaculture,…
8 July 2026, 2:36 pm
Mubuku farmers struggle as irrigation water shortages worsen
By Jonex Babulya For hours each day, farmers in the Mubuku Irrigation Scheme wait for their turn to access water, hoping there will be enough to keep their crops alive. Instead, many are forced to spend between five and eight…
8 July 2026, 1:16 am
Lira City Production Officer Urges Agro in-puts Dealers to Stop Selling Fake Inp…
By Hillary Opio Omara The Production Officer of Lira City Council, Mr. Bruno Akejo, has urged agro input dealers in Lango to stop selling fake products and instead prioritize quality inputs that will improve farm yields. Akejo made the call…
7 July 2026, 2:53 pm
Oyam district receives vehicle to boost climate smart agriculture project
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District has received a vehicle from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to strengthen the implementation of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project, UCMAT. During the handover ceremony at the Oyam District…