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Agriculture
9 September 2024, 08:37
Pader returns shs 371.9 million amid irrigation project failures
By Lakomekec Kinyera Pader district officials have confirmed the return of Shs 371.9 million to the treasury after failing to utilise the funds allocated under the Small-Scale Irrigation Project, funded by the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Program (UgIFT). This decision…
30 August 2024, 17:21
Pader community joins LIFE-AR climate adaptation effort
By Lakareber Gladys Kasline In a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience, 342 households from eight villages in Kilim parish, Laguti subcounty, Pader district, have pledged their land for the Least Developed Countries Initiative on Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR)…
8 August 2024, 5:29 pm
Empower young women in agribusiness to boost Uganda’s agricultural potenti…
By Byamukama Alozious The population has been urged to support young women and girls in agribusiness to unlock Uganda’s full agricultural potential. During the Savings and Loans Association Cottage Industry Symposium at Gudie Leisure in Najjera, Wakiso district, Mastercard Foundation’s…
30 July 2024, 2:44 pm
Marauding elephants leave Kotido locals counting crop losses
By Joseph Logola Over 50 acres of crop gardens in Kotido district has been destroyed by marauding elephants. A group of 8 elephants, suspected to have escaped from Kidepo Game Reserve, invaded the area on Monday morning and destroyed acres…
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.…