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Food Security
22 October 2026, 11:18
Cassava crisis hits Oyam as farmers battle rot and whitefly infestation
By Odongo James Patrick Farmers in Akwac Cell, Oyam Town Council, are raising the alarm over a worsening cassava disease that is causing tubers to rot in the ground and threatening one of the region’s important sources of food and…
26 August 2026, 20:35
More government seed needed as farmers recover from dry spell in Pader
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Farmers in Pader District are calling for increased government support with agricultural seed after a prolonged dry spell destroyed crops during the first planting season, leaving many households struggling to recover. The appeal was raised by…
3 February 2026, 17:42
Pader district leads climate-smart agriculture in Northern Uganda
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pader District is taking a bold step towards climate resilience as local farmers begin adopting solar-powered irrigation to tackle erratic weather and enhance food security. On 3 February, the African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM–Uganda) launched…
31 December 2025, 19:37
Drought and floods drive Pader farmers to the brink of crisis
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Farmers in Pader District are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change after consecutive seasons of floods and prolonged droughts devastated crops, threatened household food security, and left families struggling to educate their children. Mukasa…