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Agriculture
5 January 2026, 7:04 pm
Kasese faces growing fears of impending famine
By Yoweri Kaguta A prolonged dry spell in Kasese District has raised fears of an impending famine, with many farmers struggling as crops wither and livestock suffer. Both commercial and rural farmers had anticipated taking advantage of early rains in…
31 December 2025, 11:14 pm
Apac tree nurseries ramp up efforts to combat climate heat
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Daniel Odongo Tree nursery operators in Apac District are scaling up production of fast-maturing tree species as the region grapples with worsening environmental degradation and extreme heat linked to climate change. The initiative supports the…
31 December 2025, 9:50 pm
Apac farmers cry out as prolonged sunshine destroys crops
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Daniel Odongo Farmers in Apac District and across the wider Lango sub-region are grappling with severe crop losses as prolonged sunshine continues to disrupt agricultural production and threaten household food security. The drought has devastated…
31 December 2025, 19:37
Drought and floods drive Pader farmers to the brink of crisis
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Farmers in Pader District are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change after consecutive seasons of floods and prolonged droughts devastated crops, threatened household food security, and left families struggling to educate their children. Mukasa…
31 December 2025, 7:04 pm
Climate change affects Kitgum kraals amid water and pasture shortages
By Otim Moses Animals kept in kraals in Kitgum District to protect them from Karamojong cattle raids are now struggling with the effects of climate change, particularly high temperatures and a prolonged dry season. The kraals, which were established by…
31 December 2025, 5:13 pm
Acholi farmers boost resilience through crop diversification against climate cha…
By Golden Vicky Ayiro With changing weather patterns, farmers in the Acholi sub-region have been encouraged to embrace crop diversification and the cultivation of perennial crops as a strategy to increase household incomes, improve post-harvest livelihoods, and adapt to changing…
30 December 2025, 4:47 pm
Lango farmers embrace agroforestry to boost yields, climate resilience
By Odota Adubango Moureen Farmers in Alebtong and Lira districts in the Lango sub-region, Northern Uganda are increasingly adopting agroforestry as a climate-smart approach to improve crop yields, restore degraded soils, and enhance resilience to changing weather patterns. In Barwot…
30 December 2025, 7:13 am
Farmers seek Museveni’s support to build agricultural tower in Kampala
Farmers are set to construct a 35 billion-shilling tower in the heart of Kampala to centralise agricultural activities and boost productivity. The Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) announced the ambitious project during their annual general meeting, seeking support from President…
17 December 2025, 9:08 am
Farmers urged to capitalise 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, emphasised the importance of making use of the ongoing light rainfall to prepare for crop planting. He…
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…