Radio COMNETU
Enviroment
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
Heavy downpour with hailstorm leave farmers counting losses
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…
31 January 2026, 8:23 pm
Fort Portal: Experts urge climate-smart farming amid shifting seasons
By Clare Nayebare Agricultural experts in Fort Portal have warned that deforestation, bush burning and poor farming practices are exacerbating global warming and disrupting seasonal patterns, urging farmers, the government and NGOs to adopt nature-friendly methods that protect the environment…
31 January 2026, 8:10 pm
Poor harvests drive up food prices in Lango
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Daniel Odongo Apac, Uganda – Prolonged drought across Apac District and the wider Lango sub-region has severely affected food crop production, leading to reduced harvests and rising food prices. Key staples, including maize, beans, simsim…