Rapa FM Pader
Agriculture
15 June 2025, 07:54
PDM training sparks mindset shift among farmers in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel PDM Mindset Training Challenges Traditional Farming Norms in Pader, Inspires Farmers to Embrace Agribusiness and Economic Self-Reliance A transformative training on mindset and entrepreneurship under the Parish Development Model (PDM) took place on Saturday, June 14,…
6 May 2025, 10:19
Boosting Pader’s economy: Call for value addition and food standard
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Local investors in Pader district have been urged to prioritise value addition and adherence to food safety standards to enhance the quality of agricultural products and boost market competitiveness. Speaking during a capacity-building training organised by…
28 March 2025, 17:51
ECOTRUST Equips Pader Farmer Leaders with Game-Changing Agricultural Skills
By Ajeng Augustine Obol In a bold step toward transforming agriculture in Pader District, ECOTRUST Uganda has trained farmer leaders to champion sustainable farming and community empowerment. Held on Friday, 28th, March 2025 at Kworo Guest House, the session provided…
13 December 2024, 18:25
Government urged to embrace agroecology for sustainable agriculture
By Gladys Kasline Lakaraber As global agricultural challenges intensify, the need to balance food security, environmental sustainability, and economic growth has never been more urgent. Agroecology, which integrates ecological principles with agricultural practices, offers a promising solution to these challenges.…
19 November 2024, 12:09
Sowing seeds of change: UNDROP’s vision for Uganda’s agriculture
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys In the rolling green hills of Pader district, where agriculture is not just a livelihood but a way of life, a quiet revolution is taking shape. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and…
15 October 2024, 20:10
Farming for the Future: Pader’s Farmers and Their Quest to Preserve Tradit…
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys In the heart of northern Uganda, where the earth meets the sky in a vivid tapestry of green and gold, the Acholi people have nurtured a rich agricultural legacy for generations. The fertile soils of Pader…
9 September 2024, 08:37
Pader returns shs 371.9 million amid irrigation project failures
By Lakomekec Kinyera Pader district officials have confirmed the return of Shs 371.9 million to the treasury after failing to utilise the funds allocated under the Small-Scale Irrigation Project, funded by the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Program (UgIFT). This decision…
30 August 2024, 17:21
Pader community joins LIFE-AR climate adaptation effort
By James Patrick Odongo In a significant step towards enhancing climate resilience, 342 households from eight villages in Kilim parish, Laguti subcounty, Pader district, have pledged their land for the Least Developed Countries Initiative on Effective Adaptation and Resilience (LIFE-AR)…
24 July 2024, 11:51
Pader’s fertiliser strategy for enhanced harvests
By Lakareber Kasline Gladys Farmers in Pader and neighbouring districts are being encouraged to use fertilisers to boost their harvests, with experts highlighting the benefits of both inorganic and organic options. Agricultural experts have observed that only a small number…
7 July 2024, 11:09
Roots of resilience: Harnessing soil conservation for sustainable farming
By Lakomekec Kinyera Soil conservation is pivotal for safeguarding environmental health and ensuring sustainable agricultural productivity. Expert insights and farmer experiences underscore the critical importance of soil conservation practices. In response to escalating environmental challenges and the ever growing demand…