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Agriculture
2 May 2025, 2:00 pm
Acholi sub-region targets one million hectares of coffee gardens
By Otim Moses The Acholi sub-region is set to become a major coffee-producing hub, with ambitious plans to expand coffee cultivation to one million hectares over the next three years. This target is being spearheaded by the Operation Wealth Creation…
2 May 2025, 9:29 AM
Bats Take Over Patongo: Residents Cry Foul Over Fruit Loss and Noise Pollution
By David Ojok Jr. Fruit-eating bat Residents of Patongo Town Council in agago district are raising the alarm over a surge in the population of fruit-eating bats, which they say is threatening both their livelihoods and daily peace. The bats,…
1 May 2025, 4:31 pm
Acholi farmers urged to grow coffee instead of selling land
By Otim Moses Farmers in the Acholi sub-region have been urged to grow coffee instead of selling their land cheaply to for unproductive use. The call was made by Rtd. Brig. Gen. John Charles Anywar, the Operation Wealth Creation Director…
20 April 2025, 2:01 PM
Rwot Kasemiro urges subjects to embrace coffee farming to escape poverty
By Freeman Canogura The Chief of Kal P’Otongo Clan, Rwot Ongom Kasemiro, has called on his subjects to embrace coffee growing and take full advantage of government programmes aimed at boosting household incomes and combating poverty. Rwot Kasemiro made the…
18 April 2025, 9:40 am
National oil seed supports farmers through seed distribution in Kwania and Apac
By Sarah Ejang and Joshua Olomo In a significant effort to boost agricultural productivity, National Oil Seed has distributed 2,000 kilogrammes of seeds to farmers in the Kwania and Apac districts. The generous consignment includes a variety of sunflower, soybean,…
17 April 2025, 2:00 pm
Lango cooperative union in crisis over missed elections, AGM
By Olomo Joshua and Sarah Ejang The Lango Cooperative Union is embroiled in a serious leadership crisis following its failure to conduct the mandatory elections and Annual General Meeting (AGM) as required by law. The situation has sparked tension and…
16 April 2025, 10:18 pm
GAIN Uganda launches “Vegetables for All” to boost nutrition, markets
By Kabali Paul The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Uganda has launched a landmark agricultural initiative titled “Vegetables for All” – a project designed to strengthen Uganda’s vegetable supply chains while addressing the country’s lingering nutrition challenges. The launch…
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…