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22 May 2025, 2:34 pm
Apac farmers get irrigation boost in UGX 300M project
By Mike Okwang Ogule Apac District, Uganda – May 22, 2025, The government of Uganda has injected at least UGX 366,797,000 into the procurement of farming equipment aimed at supporting small-scale irrigation in Apac District. The initiative is part of…
22 May 2025, 9:35 am
Amolatar: FAPAD Trains Farmers on Poultry Management
By Sarah Ejang @Editors’picks@ejangsarah On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Mr. Olum Peter, the district veterinary officer of Amolatar, made a compelling case for poultry farming as a crucial strategy for alleviating poverty in local households. His remarks came at the…
20 May 2025, 5:56 pm
Agrochemicals threaten bees, food security in Lango
By Olomo Joshua Farmers in the Lango subregion have raised concerns about the continued use of agrochemicals, warning that this is endangering bee populations. They warn that the decline could significantly impact crop yields visa vie food security. The warning…
20 May 2025, 9:00 AM
Agago farmers embrace agroforestry to fight climate change
By Freeman Canogura In a growing effort to combat the worsening effects of climate change, farmers in Agago district have begun embracing agroforestry practices through a community-led initiative spearheaded by The Environmental Conservation Trust in Uganda (ECOTRUST Uganda). The project,…
20 May 2025, 8:55 AM
Kal P’otongo clan to plant 50,000 trees to restore forest cover in Agago
By Freeman Canogura The Kal P’otongo Clan in Patongo subcounty, Agago district, has launched a community tree planting initiative aimed at restoring the area’s depleted forest cover. The campaign targets the planting of over 50,000 seedlings, including fruit trees, eucalyptus,…
9 May 2025, 6:25 pm
163 Amolatar farmers’ groups to benefit from climate smart agriculture pro…
By Sarah Ejang A total of 163 farmers’ groups, out of 217 verified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and registered across different selected value chains, are set to receive a marketing grant from the Uganda…
7 May 2025, 12:46 pm
Lango farmers urged to embrace climate-smart agriculture to boost yields
By Joshua Olomo Kwania Farmers in the Lango Sub-region have been urged to adopt climate-smart agricultural technologies to build resilience against the growing impacts of climate change. The call was made by David Ebong Abongo, Executive Director of the Clean…
6 May 2025, 10:19
Boosting Pader’s economy: Call for value addition and food standard
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Local investors in Pader district have been urged to prioritise value addition and adherence to food safety standards to enhance the quality of agricultural products and boost market competitiveness. Speaking during a capacity-building training organised by…
5 May 2025, 15:15
Buyende district farmers mechanise agriculture
By Ali Lukomo The government, through the Uganda Development Bank, has supported farmers in Buyende district with a tractor and a cash donation of 150 million Ugandan shillings. While addressing farmers’ groups at Buyende Township Primary School in Buyende town…
3 May 2025, 5:37 pm
Apac coffee farmers rally behind new cooperative movement
By Mike Okwang Ogule & Daniel Odongo Coffee farmers in Apac district have been urged to embrace cooperative membership as a strategy to improve production, enhance marketing, and increase profits from their harvests. The call was made during the general…