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Agriculture
26 March 2025, 5:53 pm
Called to serve ministries donates over 200 hand hoes to farmers
By Otim Moses Called to Serve Ministries – Kitgum branch in Bajere has donated 210 hand hoes to farmers ahead of the planting season. While handing over the hand hoes to beneficiary households in Bajere, Senior Pastor Okum Ronald said…
20 March 2025, 2:00 pm
President Museveni commits to supporting Hoima farmer’s agribusiness expansion
By Sarah Ejang President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to Mr. David Irumba, a successful agribusiness entrepreneur based in Bulera East Cell, Kyentale Ward, Hoima East Division, Hoima City. During a visit to Mr. Irumba’s farm today, the…
19 March 2025, 10:02 am
Amolatar district secures UGX 75M for climate-smart agriculture project
By Sarah Ejang In a significant step towards enhancing agricultural productivity and combating climate change, Amolatar district has secured over 75 million Uganda shillings out of a total allocation of 151 million for the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Project during the…
13 March 2025, 4:57 PM
Agago farmers thrive with solar-powered irrigation
By Ketty Akello Diana Farmers in Agago district are experiencing improved harvests and higher incomes thanks to a government-supported irrigation project that enables year-round farming. District leaders recently conducted a field visit to assess progress and provide further guidance on…
11 March 2025, 2:21 pm
Charlene Ruto visits Oyam, pledges support for farmers
By Woo Chris Kenyan President William Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, has partnered with Jane Frances Acilo, an aspiring Woman MP for Oyam district, to enhance agricultural production among youth and women farmers in the district. Yesterday, Charlene visited Abja Farm…
10 February 2025, 4:53 pm
Cattle keepers from Napumpum cancel fishing activities on Kaeselem dam
By Stanley Ebele Residents of Napumpum subcounty in Kotido have unanimously resolved to halt all economic activities on Kaeselem Dam, reserving it exclusively as a water source for cattle. The dam, located in Lolito parish, had recently attracted several fishermen…
23 January 2025, 11:05 am
Government releases plans for oil palm project in Buvuma Island
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda is optimistic about the future of the country’s palm oil industry, which promises significant employment opportunities. So far, the project has successfully planted 2,500 hectares of oil palm trees. The government plans to…
17 January 2025, 4:50 pm
Kitgum farmers urged to plan early for first planting season
By Otim Moses Farmers in Kitgum District and neighboring areas have been urged to use the dry season as a planning period for the first planting season, which begins in late March or early April. The call was made by…
14 January 2025, 12:57 pm
GAIN pushes for improved nutrition in Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious At a press conference held on 11th January at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) highlighted its contributions to Uganda’s nutrition sector since establishing its office in 2007. The event was…
8 January 2025, 12:12 pm
Kampala to host CAADP meeting
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to host the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) summit from January 9-11, 2025. This extraordinary summit aims to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development throughout the continent. CAADP is Africa’s agricultural agenda, seeking…