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Environment
30 November 2025, 11:00 AM
Farmers in Agago advised to switch to drought-tolerant crops
By Freeman Canogura District leaders in Agago are urging farmers to adopt drought-resistant crop varieties ahead of the upcoming planting season, warning that climate change has increased the risk of prolonged dry spells that could threaten food security. Officials said…
30 November 2025, 8:32 AM
Environmentalists warn that burning of grasslands threatens wildlife
By Freeman Canogura Environmental activists and local leaders in Agago are raising alarm over the increasing practice of burning grasslands, warning that the activity is destroying wildlife habitats, depleting soil nutrients, and accelerating environmental degradation across the subcounty. The burning,…
29 November 2025, 4:56 PM
Leaders raise alarm over rapid wetland encroachment along River Agago
By Freeman Canogura Local leaders in Agago District have expressed concern over the rapid encroachment on wetlands along the Agago River, warning that uncontrolled cultivation and settlement are placing the ecosystem at serious risk. According to district officials, large sections…
31 October 2025, 4:24 PM
Authorities battle rising cases of illegal fishing in Agago wetlands
By Freeman Canogura The ongoing rainy season has led to a sharp rise in fish stocks across Agago River and surrounding wetlands, but district authorities are warning that the boom has come with a dangerous surge in illegal fishing practices.…
30 October 2025, 4:26 PM
Torrential rains leave trails of destruction across Agago
By Freeman Canogura Heavy rains have caused extensive damage to roads and farmlands across Agago district, leaving farmers counting huge losses and travelers stranded. The downpour, which started late last week, washed away culverts, flooded gardens, and rendered several community…
30 October 2025, 3:55 PM
Agago residents turn to energy-saving stoves to curb firewood use
By Freeman Canogura Residents of Adilang subcounty in Agago district have welcomed a new energy-saving stove technology known as Keno Madit, introduced by Access Centre Uganda under its Smart Climate Program. The innovation aims to reduce dependence on firewood and…
30 September 2025, 10:42 PM
Poverty drives Agago residents to charcoal burning despite warnings
By Freeman Canogura Residents in Agago District are continuing to cut down trees for charcoal production, citing poverty and a lack of alternative livelihoods, despite repeated campaigns against environmental destruction. In Laamiyo Sub county, David Okello, 43, admitted he is…
30 September 2025, 10:09 PM
Plastic waste clogging drains in Patongo town council
By Freeman Canogura Plastic waste is choking drainage systems in Patongo Town Council, with residents warning of rising health and flooding risks as the rainy season continues. Around Oliga Market in Oliga Ward, open drains are clogged with plastic bottles,…
30 September 2025, 9:58 PM
Soil degradation threatens food security in Agago
By Freeman Canogura Farmers in Agago District say declining soil fertility is undermining food production, with years of over-cultivation leaving the land exhausted and harvests shrinking. In Orina Parish, Laperebong Sub county, Okot Bosco, a 48-year-old father of seven, said…
16 May 2025, 9:01 AM
Archbishop urges Agago leaders to embrace tree-planting initiatives
By David Ojok Jr His Grace, Archbishop Raphael P’Mony Wokorach of Gulu, has urged leaders in Agago district—particularly political leaders—to actively embrace and promote tree-planting initiatives as a vital step towards environmental conservation. Speaking during his homily at Aloi in…