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24 April 2026, 8:46 am
Experts warn cemented graves are harming the environment in Lango,
By Agness Agilo Environmental experts in the Lango sub-region have raised concern over the growing practice of cementing graves, warning that it is contributing to environmental degradation. Leonard Otika, the Lira City Environment Officer, explained that traditional African burial practices…
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…
17 February 2026, 1:21 pm
Entebbe meteorologist advises Lango farmers to delay planting amid unstable Febr…
By Agness Agilo The Principal Meteorologist at the Entebbe Weather Forecast Station has cautioned residents of Lango Sub-region against planting crops during the ongoing light rains. George Omony issued the warning following intermittent rainfall that has been recorded across Lango…
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…
24 October 2025, 1:03 pm
UNADA urges farmers in Lango subregion to embrace modern farming techniques
By Agness Agilo The Uganda National Agro Input Dealers Association (UNADA) has encouraged farmers in the Lango subregion to adopt modern farming techniques aimed at improving crop yields and conserving the environment. Walter Ogwang Alele of Agro Saalak Input Dealers…