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4 September 2026, 11:10 am
Elders to perform rain dance as severe drought grips Amolatar
By Odur Alphonce Elders in Kabangala Parish, Muntu Subcounty, Amolatar District, have resolved to perform a traditional rain dance today, Friday, following a severe one-month drought that has affected the area. Speaking to our reporter yesterday evening, Mr Ocen Andrew,…
28 August 2026, 9:07 am
Accountant’s goat farming passion drives sustainable agricultural growth in Am…
By Sarah Ejang In the sun-drenched landscape of Camurasa B Village, tucked away in Nalubwoyo Sub-county, Amolatar District, cracks in the soil often tell a story of hardship. For many smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda, unpredictable weather patterns and prolonged…
14 August 2026, 7:00 pm
Amolatar District distributes maize and soya bean seeds to cooperatives
By Sarah Ejang On Friday, August 14, 2026, Amolatar District took a significant step towards enhancing agricultural productivity by distributing 10 tonnes (10,000 kg) of maize seed and five tonnes of soya bean seed to cooperative farmers in the district.…
10 August 2026, 11:14 am
FAPAD distributes maize seed to boost youth and farmers’ crop production
By Sarah Ejang Last Friday marked a significant day for farming communities in Muntu and Awelo sub-counties in Amolatar District, as Facilitation for Peace and Development (FAPAD) extended vital support by distributing maize seed to local farmers. A team from…
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…
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…