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10 August 2026, 2:26 pm
Karenga District moots plan to enact ordinance on mandatory cassava growing
By Alexander Mackey Okori The leadership of Karenga District is considering enacting an ordinance on mandatory cassava growing to promote food security and address the severe hunger affecting the area as a result of prolonged drought. The move comes at…
10 August 2026, 11:14 am
FAPAD distributes maize seed to boost youth and farmers’ crop production
By Sarah Ejang Last Friday marked a significant day for farming communities in Muntu and Awelo sub-counties in Amolatar District, as Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD) extended vital support by distributing maize seed to local farmers. A team from…
7 August 2026, 5:41 pm
Government calls for unity as corruption undermines cooperatives
By Hillary Opio Omara & Regina Lalam The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, through the Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority (UWRSA), has warned cooperative societies against corruption and internal leadership wrangles, saying the two challenges continue to undermine the…
6 August 2026, 12:00 pm
Farmers to pay for FMD vaccination under new cost recovery scheme
By Geoffrey Okwong Livestock farmers in Pader District will be required to contribute towards Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination under a new cost recovery arrangement introduced by the government to strengthen disease control. The information was shared during a…
4 August 2026, 5:58 pm
Operation wealth creation delivers seeds to boost Amolatar farmers’ production…
By Sarah Ejang On August 4, 2026, the Office of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) delivered a substantial supply of seeds to Amolatar District. Ms. Apok, the regional coordinator of Equatorial Seed, confirmed that OWC provided 10 tons of maize seed…
31 July 2026, 9:47 pm
Otuke Woman MP launches maize seed distribution amid delayed OPM relief
By Dickens Aruca The Parliamentary Commissioner and Woman Member of Parliament for Otuke District, Hon Susan Abeja, has commenced the distribution of hybrid maize seed to farmers across the district following delays in the delivery of relief assistance from the…
31 July 2026, 10:19 am
Dokolo farmers count losses amid prolonged dry spell
By Winnie Auma A prolonged dry spell, declining soil fertility, and limited adoption of modern farming practices are threatening crop production in Dokolo District, leaving many smallholder farmers worried about food security and household incomes. Farmers in Acangweno Village, Aburcero…
30 July 2026, 8:40 pm
Farmers urged to embrace coffee farming to boost household income and fight clim…
By Daniel Comboni Farmers in Pader and Agago districts have been urged to change their mindset and embrace coffee growing as a sustainable way to boost household incomes and fight climate change by planting tree crops. The call was made…
22 July 2026, 11:31 am
Two Motorcycles commissioned in Amolatar to boost agricultural service delivery
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District’s production department has taken a significant step to enhance agricultural extension services by commissioning two new motorcycles valued at 24 million Ugandan Shillings. The handover ceremony took place on Tuesday, 21st July 2026, under the…
18 July 2026, 12:06 pm
Osho Chemical Introduces Improved Seed Varieties to Boost Farmers’ Yields…
By Isaac Erick odongo Lira, Uganda – July 17, 2026: Osho Chemical Industry has unveiled new improved seed varieties aimed at helping farmers combat crop diseases and adapt to the effects of climate change while increasing agricultural productivity. Among the…