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7 July 2026, 2:53 pm
Oyam district receives vehicle to boost climate smart agriculture project
By Eman Yonah Oruk Oyam District has received a vehicle from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries to strengthen the implementation of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project, UCMAT. During the handover ceremony at the Oyam District…
7 July 2026, 12:59 pm
Livestock farmers urged to embrace vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease
By Emmanuel Mwaka and Brian Oloya Livestock farmers are being urged to strengthen disease control measures as foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) continues to threaten cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs, severely disrupting livestock markets. Speaking to our reporter on Tuesday 7 July…
7 July 2026, 8:14 am
Amolatar district receives MAAIF vehicle to boost climate smart agricultural pro…
By Sarah Ejang The Amolatar District Department of Production officially received a vehicle from MAAIF on Monday, July 6, 2026, as part of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. During the handover ceremony, Assistant RDC Sarah Tyan praised MAIIF…
4 July 2026, 10:13 pm
Agago farmers seek fast-maturing crop seedlings after devastating dry spell
By Geoffrey Okwong Farmers across Agago District have appealed to the government to urgently provide fast-maturing food crop seedlings after a prolonged dry spell destroyed crops planted during the first growing season, leaving many households facing hunger. The appeal was…
3 July 2026, 15:42
Pader Town Council warns against misuse of restocking funds
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader Town Council has warned beneficiaries of the government’s livestock restocking programme against misusing the Shs5 million grants, saying strict monitoring will ensure the funds are used exclusively to purchase cattle. The programme is part of…
3 July 2026, 11:46 am
Otuke District rolls out 33,976 free hand hoes to farmers
By Hillary Opio Omara OTUKE – Otuke District Local Government has begun distributing 33,976 government hand hoes supplied by the Government of Uganda to boost agricultural production and improve household livelihoods. Bonny Ocen, the District Agricultural Officer, said during the…
1 July 2026, 9:03 pm
Amolatar receives third batch of beehives under climate smart initiative
By Sarah Ejang On Wednesday, 1 July 2026, Amolatar District received a significant boost to its agricultural sector with the fourth delivery of beehives to the Alii Beekeepers’ Group. The milestone forms part of the ongoing Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural…
29 June 2026, 11:08 am
Farmers urged to preserve food as rainfall declines, education and faith emphasi…
By Sarah Ejang and Desire Ocen During the memorial prayer for the late Mr Emmy Awongo held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his ancestral home in Awinyiany Aputi, the clan chief and acting principal entomologist of Amolatar, Mr Okello…
29 June 2026, 10:36 am
Deputy commissioner urges shift to profitable farming and youth empowerment
By Gerald Odongo On Sunday, 28 June 2026, the Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Amolatar addressed a congregation at Ocekitol Yahweh Pentecostal Mission Church in Aputi Sub-county, urging residents to shift their focus from subsistence farming to more selective and…
27 June 2026, 7:03 am
How a four-acre farm in Lira City is transforming agricultural success
By Winnie Auma A four-acre model farm in Lira City is proving that farmers do not need vast amounts of land to build profitable agricultural enterprises.Located in Amuca, Lira City, City Gate Mixed Farm combines dairy farming, poultry, coffee, bananas,…