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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…
18 March 2026, 12:20 pm
“Broken Scales, Broken Trust: How Inaccurate Measurements Threaten Rural P…
By Eman yonah oruk In the bustling markets of the Lango sub-region, where maize sacks tower and beans spill from baskets, a silent crisis is eroding livelihoods: inaccurate measurements. From faulty weighing scales to disputed land boundaries, the integrity of…
6 March 2026, 12:41 pm
Plant now: Lango farmers urged to take advantage of favourable rains
By Winnie Auma & Gloria Aceng Farmers in the Lango sub-region have been urged to begin planting following the onset of the current rains, which are expected to last for several weeks. According to George William Omony, Manager for Forecasting…
28 February 2026, 10:54
Coffee farmers urged to adopt tree-planting as Church-led coffee initiative spar…
By Ekel Bonny Daniel A community-driven coffee farming initiative led by Pastor David Ocira is inspiring new optimism in Pader District, Northern Uganda, as more than 100 farmers gathered for a training aimed at transforming livelihoods through agriculture. The training,…
27 February 2026, 10:41 pm
OYAM FARMERS TRAINED IN COCOA PRODUCTION AND MARKET PROTECTION
By EMAN YONAH ORUK Farmers in Oyam District have received training in cocoa production and market protection, with assurances of market support. The training, held yesterday, February 26, 2026, at Rainbow Hotel in Oyam Town Council, was organized by the…