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26 June 2026, 2:45 pm
Climate-smart mechanisation gains ground in Acholi
By Daniel Omuge Farmers in the Acholi Sub-region are increasingly embracing climate-smart agricultural mechanisation following a strategic partnership between Shalom Ventures and Palladium under the Climate Smart Jobs initiative, aimed at improving productivity, reducing post-conflict farming challenges, and strengthening resilience…
26 June 2026, 11:24 am
Pader farmers partner with Palladium to boost mechanised agriculture
By Emmanuel Mwaka For years, members of Tutu Community Farmers Enterprises Limited relied on manual labour. They are now turning to mechanised farming after acquiring a brand-new tractor to accelerate agricultural production across the district. This milestone was made possible…
27 March 2026, 9:36 am
Minister Dr. Kenneth Omona urges Acholi farmers to embrace coffee growing
By Gift Okello The Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth Omona, has urged farmers in the region to adopt a balanced approach to agriculture by prioritizing both food security and income generation. Speaking on Tuesday during the birthday celebrations of HRH…
23 May 2025, 7:25 pm
Balalo Herdsmen Given 14 Days to Vacate Northern Uganda
By Emmy Daniel Ojara zaagulu@gmail.com Nomadic pastoralists commonly known as balalo herdsmen have been given 14 days effective this Friday, 23rd May 2025, to vacate northern Uganda with their cattle or risk forceful evictions. State Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth…