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5 April 2025, 2:00 pm
Agago leaders implement law to prevent stray animals from destroying farms
By Freeman Canogura Authorities in Wol sub county, Agago district, have introduced a bylaw aimed at preventing stray animals from roaming freely during the planting season, a move intended to protect farmers’ crops from destruction. Since mid-March, Agago district has…
28 March 2025, 7:01 pm
ECOTRUST trains Kitgum farmers on Farm Voice Radio
By Otim Moses The Environmental Conservation Trust Uganda- ECOTURST with funding from FCDO on Thursday, March 28th, 2025 trained Kitgum farmers on Farm Voice Radio Program that will enhance their productivity. While speaking to selected Farmers from Labongo Akwang, Namokora,…
28 March 2025, 17:51
ECOTRUST Equips Pader Farmer Leaders with Game-Changing Agricultural Skills
By Ajeng Augustine Obol In a bold step toward transforming agriculture in Pader District, ECOTRUST Uganda has trained farmer leaders to champion sustainable farming and community empowerment. Held on Friday, 28th, March 2025 at Kworo Guest House, the session provided…
26 March 2025, 5:53 pm
Called to serve ministries donates over 200 hand hoes to farmers
By Otim Moses Called to Serve Ministries – Kitgum branch in Bajere has donated 210 hand hoes to farmers ahead of the planting season. While handing over the hand hoes to beneficiary households in Bajere, Senior Pastor Okum Ronald said…
20 March 2025, 2:00 pm
President Museveni commits to supporting Hoima farmer’s agribusiness expansion
By Sarah Ejang President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to Mr. David Irumba, a successful agribusiness entrepreneur based in Bulera East Cell, Kyentale Ward, Hoima East Division, Hoima City. During a visit to Mr. Irumba’s farm today, the…
19 March 2025, 10:02 am
Amolatar district secures UGX 75M for climate-smart agriculture project
By Sarah Ejang In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural productivity and combating climate change, Amolatar district has secured over 75 million Uganda shillings out of a total allocation of 151 million for the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Project during the…
13 March 2025, 4:57 pm
Agago farmers thrive with solar-powered irrigation
By Ketty Akello Diana Farmers in Agago district are experiencing improved harvests and higher incomes thanks to a government-supported irrigation project that enables year-round farming. District leaders recently conducted a field visit to assess progress and provide further guidance on…
11 March 2025, 2:21 pm
Charlene Ruto visits Oyam, pledges support for farmers
By Woo Chris Kenyan President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, has partnered with Jane Frances Acilo, an aspiring Woman MP for Oyam district, to enhance agricultural production among youth and women farmers in the district. Yesterday, Charlene visited Abja Farm…
10 February 2025, 4:53 pm
Cattle keepers from Napumpum cancel fishing activities on Kaeselem dam
By Stanley Ebele Residents of Napumpum subcounty in Kotido have unanimously resolved to halt all economic activities on Kaeselem Dam, reserving it exclusively as a water source for cattle. The dam, located in Lolito parish, had recently attracted several fishermen…
23 January 2025, 11:05 am
Government releases plans for oil palm project in Buvuma Island
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda is optimistic about the future of the country’s palm oil industry, which promises significant employment opportunities. So far, the project has successfully planted 2,500 hectares of oil palm trees. The government plans to…