Radio COMNETU
Agriculture
17 December 2025, 9:08 am
Farmers urge to capitalize on light rainfall for sustainable crop production
By Sarah Ejang In a recent interview with our news desk, Otii Vincent, the manager of Firm Smart Agro Input based in Amolatar, emphasized the critical importance of utilizing the ongoing light rainfall to prepare for crop planting. This rainfall…
16 December 2025, 10:18 am
Farmers count losses following severe hailstorm in Kibaale
By Kato Joseph Kibaale Farmers in Kabanda A and Kabanda B villages in Bubango Sub county, Kibaale District, are counting their losses after a heavy hailstorm destroyed several acres of crops. The affected farmers report that a severe downpour, accompanied…
15 December 2025, 4:06 pm
45 farmers’ groups in Amolatar to gain from climate-smart agriculture project
By Sarah Ejang In a promising development for local agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the enrolment of 45 farmers’ groups from Amolatar District to participate in the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP). This initiative, funded by…
10 December 2025, 8:48 am
Prolonged drought devastates crops in Alito, Kole, leaving farmers in crisis
By Agness Agilo Farmers in Alito Sub-County, Kole District, are facing heavy losses after an unexpected and prolonged dry spell, now lasting around six weeks, withered their crops and left many households facing severe food shortages. Wilson Odongo, a resident…
9 December 2025, 19:23
Indigenous seeds offer a lifeline to Tooro farmers amid changing climate
By Clare Nayebare In the face of shifting weather patterns in the Tooro Sub-region, small-scale farmers are turning back to indigenous seeds for resilience. Among them is Florence Bamuturaki of Mugusu, who for more than forty years has grown thriving…
6 December 2025, 10:49 am
MAAIF confirms compensation for oil palm project-affected persons
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has confirmed that several people affected by the National Oil Palm Project in Sango Bay and Buvuma District have already been compensated, while the remaining beneficiaries will also…
3 December 2025, 10:42 pm
FSMEs chief urges government to remove smartphone taxes
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises Uganda (FSMEs), John Walugembe, has urged the government to scrap taxes imposed on electronic gadgets, especially smartphones, to make them more affordable for low-income earners. He…
30 November 2025, 11:00 AM
Agago farmers advised to switch to drought-tolerant crops
By Freeman Canogura District leaders in Agago are urging farmers to adopt drought-resistant crop varieties ahead of the upcoming planting season, warning that climate change has increased the risk of prolonged dry spells that could threaten food security. Officials emphasised…
27 November 2025, 10:59 am
Fapad graduates participatory innovators among farmers in Awelo sub county
By Sarah Ejang On the vibrant afternoon of 26 November 2025, the community of Awelo Sub county gathered in Awelo Village, Odyedo Parish, to celebrate a significant milestone: the graduation of 26 participatory innovators trained by Fafad. The event marked…
27 November 2025, 9:51 am
Apac: Over 100,000 coffee seedlings face drought threat
By Daniel Odongo & Mike Okwang Ogule At least 162,000 coffee seedlings distributed to farmers in Apac District between August and September 2025 are at risk of drying up as the region faces increasingly harsh weather conditions linked to climate…