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Agriculture
25 July 2024, 2:19 pm
Kotido’s entrepreneurs optimistic about food price stability amid new harv…
BY Charles Ochan Entrepreneurs in Kotido are anticipating stable food prices in the coming months as new food harvest set in. This follows a reduction in food prices currently being registered at the different markets across the district. Currently, a…
24 July 2024, 11:51
Pader’s fertiliser strategy for enhanced harvests
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys Farmers in Pader and neighbouring districts are being encouraged to use fertilisers to boost their harvests, with experts highlighting the benefits of both inorganic and organic options. Agricultural experts have observed that only a small number…
22 July 2024, 11:51 am
Bulambuli farmers decry coffee pests and diseases
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Coffee farmers in the Buginyanya and Bumugibole sub-counties of Bulambuli district have expressed concerns over the increasing prevalence of coffee pests and diseases, negatively impacting their coffee yields. These grievances were aired during an event organised…
10 July 2024, 1:59 pm
Over 6,000 cattle vaccinated against FMD in Lira city
By Michael Ojok A total of 6,557 cattle have been vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Lira city. Dr Nelson Okello, the Veterinary Officer of Lira city, reported that 4,183 of the vaccinated cattle were from the Lira…
7 July 2024, 11:09
Roots of resilience: Harnessing soil conservation for sustainable farming
By Lakomekec Kinyera Soil conservation is pivotal for safeguarding environmental health and ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity. Expert insights and farmer experiences underscore the critical importance of soil conservation practices. In response to escalating environmental challenges and the ever growing demand…
14 June 2024, 19:24
Government-Donated Tractors in Pader District Face Challenges
By Can-ogura Richard Government-donated handheld tractors intended to boost local agriculture are facing operational challenges, local leaders report. Mr. Bosco Amone, chairperson of LC3 Ogom sub-county, noted that the tractors received are incomplete, missing essential parts crucial for farming tasks.…
12 June 2024, 12:30 pm
Government donates 25,000 doses of FMD vaccine to Lira district, city
By Micheal Ojok Lira City Lira city has rolled out foot and mouth disease vaccination for cattle in the different wards across the City. City Veterinary Officer of Lira, Dr Nelson Okello said foot and mouth disease has been reported in…
7 June 2024, 1:46 pm
Hunger hits flood victims of Agwata Town Council, Dokolo district
By Isaac Okello Flood victims in four wards of Agwata Town Council, Dokolo district have been hit by serious hunger. Tony Obel, the LCIII chairman of Agwata Town Council cited the most affected areas as Kacung Eastern and Western wards, Amuda…
23 April 2024, 7:22 pm
Oyam farmers to loosed 300.70 million over their failure to co-fund 25% in irrig…
By Eman Yonah Oruk OYAM A group of selected farmers gathered in oyam District council hall acquire ring knowledge on how to co-fund for irrigation equipment’s This was reveal by Hon Christ Ongom who is the Vice chairperson LCV of…
11 April 2024, 1:27 pm
Lango College adopts cocoa production to support school development
By Denish Ongora Dokolo The administration of Lango College, Lira city has resolved to embrace cocoa production to support development of the school. Yesterday, teachers and students of Lango College toured Trinity Mixed Farmstead in Alanyi B, Akolodong (Rego-Rego), Amwoma…