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15 April 2026, 10:43 am
Uganda government gifts Lango 150,000 coffee seedlings to boost regional wealth
By Sarah Ejang The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, has given the Lango Cultural Institution 150,000 coffee seedlings to be distributed to farmers. Giving these coffee seedlings is part of the government’s commitment…
11 April 2026, 7:30 pm
Sugarcane farming boosts livelihoods in Busoga amid price and payment concerns
By Ronald Ssemagonja Sugarcane has, over the years, shaped daily life in the Busoga region and other parts of Uganda. The crop supplies sugar factories and supports thousands of families. For many households, it has improved living standards, although for…
9 April 2026, 8:14 pm
Climate-smart training empowers Lamwo coffee farmers
By Otim Moses Coffee farmers in Padibe East Subcounty, Lamwo District, are adopting more climate-resilient farming practices through structured monthly trainings supported by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. The trainings, held twice a month, are equipping farmers…
31 March 2026, 10:18 am
Ugandan company promotes local coffee to global market
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to promote Ugandan coffee in Europe and other parts of the world, Thomas JM Global Export Limited is providing farmers with opportunities to sell their coffee on the global market. The company aims…
27 March 2026, 9:36 am
Minister Dr. Kenneth Omona urges Acholi farmers to embrace coffee growing
By Gift Okello The Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth Omona, has urged farmers in the region to adopt a balanced approach to agriculture by prioritizing both food security and income generation. Speaking on Tuesday during the birthday celebrations of HRH…
25 March 2026, 2:34 pm
Silvia Alaba’s family integrated plan for 2026, championing climate-smart farm…
By Sarah Ejang Silvia Alaba, a businesswoman and women’s advocate from Apalepee ward in Amolatar, has launched a comprehensive family integrated plan for 2026-2027 that promotes climate-smart farming to address climate change impacts. Residing in Apalepee ward of Amolatar town…
25 March 2026, 9:32 am
Women farmers in Lira call for greater voice in climate decision-making
By Agness Agilo Women farmers in Lira District are raising concerns over their limited involvement in climate decision-making processes, warning that their exclusion is weakening efforts to cope with the increasing effects of climate change on rural livelihoods. Across subcounties…
25 March 2026, 9:22 am
Farmers in Lango decry fake seeds despite favorable planting season
By Agness Agilo Farmers across the Lango Subregion have raised alarm over the circulation of counterfeit and substandard seeds, even as weather conditions remain favorable for planting. In Oyam District, a farmer identified as Kakson Odongo shared his frustration after…
24 March 2026, 10:33 am
26-years-old Otuu embraces climate smart farming practice
By Sarah Ejang Vincent Otuu, a 26-year-old entrepreneur from Amolatar, has adopted climate-smart farming practices to address the challenges posed by unpredictable seasonal rains. As the young manager of Smart Farm Agro Input, Otuu has cultivated six acres of cabbage…
22 March 2026, 9:42 am
Patrick Ogwang Obura Champions Trade and Education Opportunities After Zambia Vi…
By Eman yonah oruk A seventeen‑member Ugandan business delegation, under the Celestial Billionaires Club, held a high‑level meeting with His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, at Lusaka State House. The delegation was led by Hon. Namayanja…