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Agriculture
31 January 2026, 20:23
Fort Portal: Experts urge climate-smart farming amid shifting seasons
By Clare Nayebare Agricultural experts in Fort Portal have warned that deforestation, bush burning and poor farming practices are exacerbating global warming and disrupting seasonal patterns, urging farmers, the government and NGOs to adopt nature-friendly methods that protect the environment…
29 January 2026, 15:55
Bunyangabu: Rubona farmers embrace agroforestry to tackle climate challenges
By Lucky Patrick Farmers in Rubona Town Council, Bunyagabu District, are adopting agroforestry as a sustainable farming practice to improve agricultural productivity and address the effects of climate change in the region. Farmers testify Speaking to our reporter, Magezi Kagoro…
9 December 2025, 19:23
Indigenous seeds offer a lifeline to Tooro farmers amid changing climate
By Clare Nayebare In the face of shifting weather patterns in the Tooro Sub-region, small-scale farmers are turning back to indigenous seeds for resilience. Among them is Florence Bamuturaki of Mugusu, who for more than forty years has grown thriving…
16 October 2025, 18:56
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,…
14 October 2025, 18:24
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…