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23 February 2026, 7:04 pm
Over 50 farmers trained on coffee growing in Pader as government intensifies pov…
By Okwong Geoffrey A total of 56 farmers in Pader District have received training on coffee planting and management as government strengthens efforts to promote coffee farming as a pathway out of poverty. The training, which took place in Gulalela…
23 February 2026, 6:53 pm
Farmers regain hope in Solar Irrigation in Kasese
By Yoweri Kaguta 23rd February, 2026 Kasese: Effects of climate change continue soaring in Kasese district as the people report prolonged dry spells, intense rainfall, floods, hailstorms and landslides that have destroyed homes, gardens, bridges, schools, and health facilities. The…
23 February 2026, 5:15 pm
Farmers advised on best practices to boost coffee production
By Ronald Ssemagonja Coffee remains one of Uganda’s most important cash crops, supporting millions of households and contributing significantly to national export earnings. Uganda is Africa’s leading exporter of Robusta coffee and also produces high-quality Arabica in selected highland regions.…
22 February 2026, 11:09 am
Farmers welcome weather update as rainfall expected in several regions
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Water and Environment, through its Permanent Secretary, Alfred Okot Okidi, has issued a weather update for the remainder of February 2026. Following the release, farmers who accessed the detailed information expressed their appreciation to…
20 February 2026, 6:43 pm
Jimmy Akena Foundation to rehabilitate cattle dips in Kitgum
By Otim Moses The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party President, Jimmy Akena, has announced plans by the Jimmy Akena Foundation to rehabilitate a cattle dip site in Ogwapoke Village, Pobech Parish, Mucwini East Sub county, Kitgum District. The cattle dip,…
20 February 2026, 6:10 pm
Hailstorm destroys crops in Oyam district
Farmers in Oyam District are counting losses following a heavy downpour accompanied by a hailstorm that destroyed several crop gardens. The affected farmers are in Juma Parish, Kamdini Sub-county, where the severe weather hit on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, devastating…
13 February 2026, 7:27 pm
Women embrace climate adaptation mitigation measures
By Yoweri Kaguta 11th February, 2026 Kasese: In May 2013, residents of Kasese district in Uganda witnessed how floods rendered people homeless. Kasese town which is the foothill of Mount Rwenzori recorded loss of crops, animals and loss of social…
11 February 2026, 12:40 pm
Sowers of love signs MOU with Amolatar women mill group
By Gerald Odongo and Sarah Ejang Given that agriculture serves as a fundamental pillar of Uganda, a collective of women from the Amolatar Women Mill Group convened yesterday with stakeholders from Sower of Love (SOL) to explore a partnership aimed…
6 February 2026, 9:09 am
Otuu’s vision empowers farmers towards a sustainable future
By Sarah Ejang In the fertile lands of Amolatar, Vincent Otuu stands as a beacon of hope and innovation for local farmers. As a young and talented agricultural trainer, Otuu has cultivated an impressive 60,000 cabbages and tomatoes this dry…
3 February 2026, 17:42
Pader district leads climate-smart agriculture in Northern Uganda
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District is taking a bold step towards climate resilience as local farmers begin adopting solar-powered irrigation to tackle erratic weather and enhance food security. On 3 February, the African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM–Uganda) launched…