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8 June 2026, 9:54 am
Fidena Agri Uganda Ltd tackles soil infertility with organic fertilisers
By Dickens Aruca Farmers across the Lango Sub-region have been urged to reduce their reliance on agro-chemicals and embrace organic farming practices in order to protect soil fertility and safeguard human health. The call was made by Mr Hendry Alami,…
9 May 2026, 7:04 pm
Late Cecilia Atim Ogwal Foundation distributing 50,000 fruit trees to schools
By Ceaser Odongo Hon. Cecilia Atim Ogwal Foundation is set to distribute over 50,000 fruit trees in schools in Dokolo district in a move aimed at preserving the environment. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed yesterday at the Dokolo District…
25 March 2026, 9:32 am
Women farmers in Lira call for greater voice in climate decision-making
By Agness Agilo Women farmers in Lira District are raising concerns over their limited involvement in climate decision-making processes, warning that their exclusion is weakening efforts to cope with the increasing effects of climate change on rural livelihoods. Across subcounties…
25 March 2026, 9:22 am
Farmers in Lango decry fake seeds despite favorable planting season
By Agness Agilo Farmers across the Lango Subregion have raised alarm over the circulation of counterfeit and substandard seeds, even as weather conditions remain favorable for planting. In Oyam District, a farmer identified as Kakson Odongo shared his frustration after…
27 January 2026, 3:28 pm
Climate change, low prices drive farmers away from cotton in Lango
By Agness Agilo Farmers in the Lango subregion have attributed the steady decline in cotton production to drastic changes in weather patterns, the crop’s long maturity period, and persistently low market prices. Peter Alele, a farmer from Agali Subcounty in…
10 December 2025, 8:48 am
Prolonged drought devastates crops in Alito, Kole, leaving farmers in crisis
By Agness Agilo Farmers in Alito Sub-County, Kole District, are facing heavy losses after an unexpected and prolonged dry spell, now lasting around six weeks, withered their crops and left many households facing severe food shortages. Wilson Odongo, a resident…
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…