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Agriculture
6 January 2025, 1:28 am
VP urges Ateker people to embrace commercial farming
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Vice President of Uganda, Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo Epel, has urged the Ateker people in Teso subregion to embrace commercial agriculture as a pathway out of poverty and unemployment. She emphasised that government jobs are not…
13 December 2024, 18:25
Government urged to embrace agroecology for sustainable agriculture
By Gladys Kasline Lakaraber As global agricultural challenges intensify, the need to balance food security, environmental sustainability, and economic growth has never been more urgent. Agroecology, which integrates ecological principles with agricultural practices, offers a promising solution to these challenges.…
6 December 2024, 8:58 pm
70 karacunas and women’s saccos visit Kisombwa ranching scheme
By Kato Joseph Kisombwa A delegation of 70 Karacunas (a youth group) and representatives from women’s SACCOs in the Karamoja sub-region visited the Kisombwa Ranching Scheme today for an exposure and learning visit on modernised farming practices. The Kisombwa Ranching…
1 December 2024, 7:37 pm
Lira farmers turn to hybrid maize for resilience amid climate change challenges
By Denish Ongora Lira Maize farmers in Lira district are increasingly turning to hybrid varieties as a safeguard against the unpredictable weather patterns brought on by climate change. Tonny Ali, a seasoned maize farmer from Amiabil ward in Agweng town…
19 November 2024, 12:09
Sowing seeds of change: UNDROP’s vision for Uganda’s agriculture
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys In the rolling green hills of Pader district, where agriculture is not just a livelihood but a way of life, a quiet revolution is taking shape. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and…
17 November 2024, 12:47 pm
Farmers encouraged to pursue local chicken farming as a business
By Ronald Ssemagonja In 2006, Mr Kabwama Paul, a dedicated and visionary farmer, embarked on a journey that would transform his community in Uganda. As remarkable as it may seem, with just two hens and one cock of local chicken,…
15 November 2024, 10:43 am
Ugandans urged to engage in commercial farming
By Ronald Ssemagonja According to reports, Uganda’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is largely derived from agriculture, with over 60 percent of the workforce engaged in this sector, primarily in rural areas. Agriculture is a cornerstone of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods…
6 November 2024, 3:18 pm
Yara partners with Ugandan gov’t to boost agricultural standards
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Yara East Africa recently held a training session at Eureka Hotel, Kampala, aimed at enhancing the expertise of government fertiliser inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This initiative is part of…
21 October 2024, 5:16 pm
PELUM Uganda raises alarm over the use of chemical fertilisers
By Annet Nakato Organisations advocating for organic farming, led by PELUM, have raised concerns about the excessive use of chemical fertilisers on food production, which they claim has contributed to an increase in health-related diseases. This was revealed by Edward…
16 October 2024, 4:39 pm
Post Bank and IFDC partner to promote financial resilience in agriculture
By Shadrach Bethel Afayo Post Bank Uganda has partnered with the International Fertiliser Development Center (IFDC) under the Building Resilience and Inclusive Growth of Highland Farming Systems for Rural Transformation (BRIGHT), which is being supported by the Embassy of the…