Enviroment
4 June 2026, 12:51 pm
Process begins for cattle keepers to compensate cultivators
By Kyamanduma Patrick, Authorities in Kasese District have commenced the process of compiling an evaluation report that could pave the way for compensation claims against owners of cattle accused of destroying crops and property in Nyakatonzi and Munkunyu sub-counties. According…
22 May 2026, 7:28 pm
Kyegegwa vet department scale-up prevention measure against FMD, amid raising ca…
By Kyalisima Asuman Veterinary officials in Kyegegwa district, have imposed a two weeks’ local quarantine on Thursday Rwensasi livestock market in Ruyonza subcounty, following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in some parts of the district. The development was…
22 May 2026, 10:45 am
Nen Anyim group receives 29.9 millon climate-smart beekeeping packages, boosting…
By Sarah Ejang The first group among the 175 registered participants in the Uganda climate-smart agricultural transformation project in Amolatar district have received their package. The Nen Anyim beekeeping groups, located in Anamwany, Awelo subcounty, were handed improved beehives and…
9 May 2026, 7:04 pm
Late Cecilia Atim Ogwal Foundation distributing 50,000 fruit trees to schools
By Ceaser Odongo Hon. Cecilia Atim Ogwal Foundation is set to distribute over 50,000 fruit trees in schools in Dokolo district in a move aimed at preserving the environment. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed yesterday at the Dokolo District…
5 May 2026, 2:25 pm
Innovation meets impact: Dr Agnes Mbabazi’s journey
By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. In this episode of Her Story 256, we explore how agriculture can transform lives. Dr Agnes Mbabazi, Chief Executive Officer of AgriFarm Uganda Ltd and winner of the Excellence…
26 April 2026, 7:15 pm
Diocese of West Lango launches major coffee distribution project
By Sarah Ejang The Diocese of West Lango distributed 200,000 coffee seedlings, supplied by MAAIF, to over 2,500 clergy members to boost self-reliance and combat poverty. The Diocese of West Lango, through its Household and Community Transformation department, has distributed…
23 April 2026, 2:40 pm
Amolatar district receives 250,000 coffee seedlings from government
By Winnie Auma Amolatar District has received 250,000 coffee seedlings from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, valued at UGX 500 million. While flagging off the distribution of the seedlings to 16 subcounties during an event held at…
21 April 2026, 2:52 pm
Leaders urge farmers to treat coffee farming as a business
By Geoffrey Okwong Farmers in Pader District have been urged to take coffee farming seriously and treat agriculture as a business if they are to benefit from government interventions aimed at eradicating poverty. The call was made by Phillips Adonga…
20 April 2026, 18:03
Pader launches coffee drive to transform livelihoods
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District has officially launched the distribution of coffee seedlings, flagged off by Resident District Commissioner Amos Asiimwe Banji, as part of efforts to promote commercial farming and reduce poverty through coffee production. On Monday, 20…
15 April 2026, 10:43 am
Government gives Lango 150,000 coffee seedlings to boost wealth
By Sarah Ejang The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, has given the Lango Cultural Institution 150,000 coffee seedlings to be distributed to farmers. Giving these coffee seedlings is part of the government’s commitment…