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Agriculture
17 November 2025, 2:18 pm
Kwania women turn to Horticulture to combat climate change and restore food secu…
By Agness Agilo Women in the Lango Sub-region, who serve as the primary caregivers in most households, continue to bear the brunt of climate change as extreme weather patterns destroy food crops and fuel widespread famine. To fight back, women…
19 September 2025, 2:21 pm
Otuke steps up reforestation drive to combat environmental degradation
By Agness Agilo Otuke district has intensified efforts to restore its degraded environment by embracing an afforestation program spearheaded by Kijani Forestry, a non-governmental organisation. Speaking to Radio Wa, Francis Abola explained that the initiative follows the aftermath of the…
25 July 2025, 9:57 am
Uganda loses trillions to ticks as NARO unveils new vaccine
By Ceaser Odongo Uganda is losing between 2.5 and 3.5 trillion shillings annually due to the impact of tick infestations on livestock, particularly cattle. This was revealed by Dr Frederick Kabi, Principal Research Officer at the National Agricultural Research Organisation…
2 July 2025, 8:43 pm
Hand-held tractors in Lango idle amid spare parts shortage
By Baker Okello Several hand-held walking tractors distributed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to enhance agricultural productivity in the Lango sub-region are now lying idle due to limited access to spare parts and inadequate maintenance…
26 June 2025, 1:58 pm
Bishop Wanok Leads Call To End Plastic Pollution In Lango
By Agness Agilo The Bishop of Lira Diocese, Rt. Rev. Sanctus Lino Wanok, has called on the people of Lango to embrace proper disposal of plastic waste as a key step toward environmental conservation. Bishop Wanok, who was the chief…