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Enviroment
23 October 2025, 11:08 am
Climate change threatens goat farming in Kampala as farmers count losses
By Ronald Ssemagonja Farming in Uganda, including goat farming, is increasingly becoming popular across the country. With the rising demand for milk, ghee, and meat, small-scale farmers are finding goats not just a source of food, but also a reliable…
16 October 2025, 6:56 pm
Religious leaders urged to speak out against harmful agrochemicals
BY Clare Nayebare Africa is increasingly becoming a dumping ground for more than 200 pesticides banned in the European Union. Despite being prohibited in Europe, these toxic chemicals are still exported, with approximately 10% shipped to African countries. In response,…
16 October 2025, 4:36 pm
Farmers embrace solar energy
By Philip Onyango Farmers in Nakaseke North are embracing renewable energy technologies through the Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model (DREEM) hub project, led by Heifer International. The DREEM project is a three year program implemented by Heifer International with support…
14 October 2025, 6:24 pm
Harugongo farmers lead organic revolution to feed Fort Portal sustainably
By Claire Nayebare In Harugongo, Kabarole district, farmers led by Francis Asaba are pioneering organic farming to feed Fort Portal sustainably. Through their cooperative, Mugamba Turoorre Hara SACCO, they use natural fertilisers, traditional pest control, and soil conservation methods to…
12 October 2025, 7:24 pm
Fishing communities embrace new methods amid sector reshape
By Ali Lukomo Fishing communities across Uganda are slowly adapting to new fishing regulations following a major reshaping of the sector by fishing protection units. The operations, which targeted illegal fishing practices on major lakes and rivers particularly in the…
27 September 2025, 3:33 pm
Farmers decry dry spell season
By Jonex Babulya A section of farmers in Kasese Municipality has expressed concern over the prolonged dry spell expected this season. Ms Annet Musoki and Violet Kyakimwa, small-scale farmers from Central Division, said the current weather conditions—marked by scorching sun…
19 September 2025, 2:21 pm
Otuke steps up reforestation drive to combat environmental degradation
By Agness Agilo Otuke district has intensified efforts to restore its degraded environment by embracing an afforestation program spearheaded by Kijani Forestry, a non-governmental organisation. Speaking to Radio Wa, Francis Abola explained that the initiative follows the aftermath of the…
15 August 2025, 6:15 pm
Lamwo farmer combats climate change with UGX 15 million irrigation investment
By Otim Moses Farmers in Lamwo District are adapting to the severe effects of climate change by turning to irrigation to sustain food production. In recent months, unpredictable rainfall and prolonged dry spells have slowed agricultural productivity, leaving many farmers…
14 August 2025, 3:05 pm
Agro Foundation Limited to pilot maize growing in Lamwo
By Otim Moses Agro Foundation Limited, known for cultivating high-value crops such as coffee, cashew nuts, macadamia, and avocado, has launched a pilot maize-growing project in Anaka Sub-county, Lamwo District. The initiative aims to help smallholder farmers transition from subsistence…
13 August 2025, 2:04 pm
Amolatar district receives 80,000 coffee seedlings worth Shs 160 million
By Sarah Ejang Amolatar District has taken a significant step towards enhancing its agricultural productivity with the recent delivery of 80,000 coffee seedlings, valued at Shs 160 million, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. This initiative forms…