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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…
16 April 2025, 10:18 pm
GAIN Uganda launches “Vegetables for All” to boost nutrition, markets
By Kabali Paul The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Uganda has launched a landmark agricultural initiative titled “Vegetables for All” – a project designed to strengthen Uganda’s vegetable supply chains while addressing the country’s lingering nutrition challenges. The launch…
14 January 2025, 12:57 pm
GAIN pushes for improved nutrition in Uganda
By Byamukama Alozious At a press conference held on 11th January at Kabira Country Club in Kampala, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) highlighted its contributions to Uganda’s nutrition sector since establishing its office in 2007. The event was…
8 January 2025, 12:12 pm
Kampala to host CAADP meeting
By Byamukama Alozious Uganda is set to host the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) summit from January 9-11, 2025. This extraordinary summit aims to promote inclusive growth and sustainable development throughout the continent. CAADP is Africa’s agricultural agenda, seeking…
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…
8 August 2024, 5:29 pm
Empower young women in agribusiness to boost Uganda’s agricultural potenti…
By Byamukama Alozious The population has been urged to support young women and girls in agribusiness to unlock Uganda’s full agricultural potential. During the Savings and Loans Association Cottage Industry Symposium at Gudie Leisure in Najjera, Wakiso district, Mastercard Foundation’s…