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Agriculture
4 November 2026, 8:43 pm
Rwabwogo urges Uganda to tap into growing global demand for organic food
By Annet Nakato Uganda should invest in improved production, processing and certification systems to benefit from growing international demand for organic food, Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development chairman Odrek Rwabwogo has said. Rwabwogo said the increasing global…
30 October 2026, 12:12 pm
Africa’s climate fight faces a debt trap as farmers struggle for financing
By Byamukama Alozious African countries are spending far more on debt repayments than on tackling the climate crisis, raising concerns that limited public financing could undermine efforts to protect food production, support vulnerable communities and build resilience against extreme weather.…
17 October 2026, 9:49 am
Organic expo to tackle climate change, market access and farm financing
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda will host the Organic and Nature Expo from November 4 to 7, 2026, as farmers continue to face climate-related crop losses, difficulties accessing markets and high borrowing costs. The expo will take place at Hotel Africana…
24 August 2026, 6:28 pm
ONC launches campaign to boost agricultural processing and support farmers
By Annet Nakato The Office of the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has launched a campaign aimed at promoting micro-agricultural processing to help farmers add value to their produce and improve household incomes. The campaign, known as…
5 May 2026, 2:25 pm
Innovation meets impact: Dr Agnes Mbabazi’s journey
By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 | Every Saturday, 3:30–5:00 p.m. In this episode of Her Story 256, we explore how agriculture can transform lives. Dr Agnes Mbabazi, Chief Executive Officer of AgriFarm Uganda Ltd and winner of the Excellence…
20 January 2026, 12:07 pm
Climate change devastates poultry farmer as heat kills birds in Luweero
By Byamukama Alozious Ssegawa, a seasonal journalist who recently ventured into poultry farming, is facing distressing losses after extreme heat conditions led to the death of some of her birds. Operating her poultry farm in Zirobwe, Luweero District, Ssegawa says…
30 December 2025, 7:13 am
Farmers seek Museveni’s support to build agricultural tower in Kampala
Farmers are set to construct a 35 billion-shilling tower in the heart of Kampala to centralise agricultural activities and boost productivity. The Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) announced the ambitious project during their annual general meeting, seeking support from President…
16 October 2025, 4:36 pm
Farmers embrace solar energy
By Philip Onyango Farmers in Nakaseke North are embracing renewable energy technologies through the Distributed Renewable Energy Ecosystem Model (DREEM) hub project, led by Heifer International. The DREEM project is a three year program implemented by Heifer International with support…
8 July 2025, 7:27 pm
SEATIN etongooza omukutu gwa ogutumiddwa seatin coffee app
By Nakato Annet Ekitongole ekitaba abasubuuzi mu maserengeta n’obuvanjuba bwa Africa ki SEATINI UGANDA kisabye government okwegatta kumukago gwa East Africa ogwobusubuuzi kiyambeko mukwongera ku bbeeyi n’akatale k’emwanyi akeggwanga Uganda. Okusaba kuno kukoleddwa Kafeero Herbert akulira enzilukanya y’emirimu mu kitongole…
8 July 2025, 10:02 am
Empower youth through improved access to agricultural technology and resources.
By Philip Onyango The government and Heifer International Uganda have launched a new farming season under the Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment (SAYE) project, which aims to empower young people through improved access to agricultural technology and resources in the…