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21 January 2026, 10:26 am
Amolatar farmers drive climate‑smart revolution with organic practices
By Sarah Ejang Young farmers in Amolatar are embracing irrigation and organic methods to boost food security and livelihoods. Their climate‑smart practices show agriculture’s power to drive resilience and financial independence. At the age of 30, Odit Samson, from Kampala…
17 December 2025, 9:08 am
Farmers urged to capitalise on light rainfall for sustainable crop production
By Sarah Ejang In a recent interview with our news desk, Otii Vincent, the manager of Firm Smart Agro Input based in Amolatar, emphasised the importance of making use of the ongoing light rainfall to prepare for crop planting. He…
15 December 2025, 4:06 pm
45 farmers’ groups in Amolatar to gain from climate-smart agriculture project
By Sarah Ejang In a promising development for local agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed the enrolment of 45 farmers’ groups from Amolatar District to participate in the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP). This initiative, funded by…
27 November 2025, 10:59 am
Fapad graduates participatory innovators among farmers in Awelo sub county
By Sarah Ejang On the vibrant afternoon of 26 November 2025, the community of Awelo Sub county gathered in Awelo Village, Odyedo Parish, to celebrate a significant milestone: the graduation of 26 participatory innovators trained by Fafad. The event marked…
17 November 2025, 9:38 pm
Acii-Muchora road to benefit from climate smart agriculture project funding
By Sarah Ejang The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is pleased to announce that Amolatar District will benefit from the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), supported by funding from the World Bank. This important initiative…
31 October 2025, 3:03 pm
Lango sub-region exhibition: A vital opportunity for farmers
By Sarah Ejang In a bid to empower local farmers amidst the challenges posed by climate change, Mr. Ojok Francis, the Production Officer of Amolatar, has urged farmers in the Lango sub-region to attend the ongoing exhibition, which commenced on…
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…
2 August 2025, 12:29 pm
Amolatar production department gets two motorcycles for extension services
By Sarah Ejang In a significant boost to agricultural extension services, the Amolatar District Production Department has proudly acquired two brand new motorcycles, each valued at Shs 12 million. This strategic purchase aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of…
22 May 2025, 9:35 am
Amolatar: FAPAD Trains Farmers on Poultry Management
By Sarah Ejang @Editors’picks@ejangsarah On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Mr. Olum Peter, the district veterinary officer of Amolatar, made a compelling case for poultry farming as a crucial strategy for alleviating poverty in local households. His remarks came at the…
9 May 2025, 6:25 pm
163 Amolatar farmers’ groups to benefit from climate smart agriculture pro…
By Sarah Ejang A total of 163 farmers’ groups, out of 217 verified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and registered across different selected value chains, are set to receive a marketing grant from the Uganda…