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Agriculture
11 April 2026, 7:30 pm
Sugarcane farming boosts livelihoods in Busoga amid price and payment concerns
By Ronald Ssemagonja Sugarcane has, over the years, shaped daily life in the Busoga region and other parts of Uganda. The crop supplies sugar factories and supports thousands of families. For many households, it has improved living standards, although for…
31 March 2026, 10:18 am
Ugandan company promotes local coffee to global market
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to promote Ugandan coffee in Europe and other parts of the world, Thomas JM Global Export Limited is providing farmers with opportunities to sell their coffee on the global market. The company aims…
23 February 2026, 5:15 pm
Farmers advised on best practices to boost coffee production
By Ronald Ssemagonja Coffee remains one of Uganda’s most important cash crops, supporting millions of households and contributing significantly to national export earnings. Uganda is Africa’s leading exporter of Robusta coffee and also produces high-quality Arabica in selected highland regions.…
22 February 2026, 11:09 am
Farmers welcome weather update as rainfall expected in several regions
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Water and Environment, through its Permanent Secretary, Alfred Okot Okidi, has issued a weather update for the remainder of February 2026. Following the release, farmers who accessed the detailed information expressed their appreciation to…
6 December 2025, 10:49 am
MAAIF confirms compensation for oil palm project-affected persons
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has confirmed that several people affected by the National Oil Palm Project in Sango Bay and Buvuma District have already been compensated, while the remaining beneficiaries will also…
3 December 2025, 10:42 pm
FSMEs chief urges government to remove smartphone taxes
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises Uganda (FSMEs), John Walugembe, has urged the government to scrap taxes imposed on electronic gadgets, especially smartphones, to make them more affordable for low-income earners. He…
23 October 2025, 11:08 am
Climate change threatens goat farming in Kampala as farmers count losses
By Ronald Ssemagonja Farming in Uganda, including goat farming, is increasingly becoming popular across the country. With the rising demand for milk, ghee, and meat, small-scale farmers are finding goats not just a source of food, but also a reliable…
30 May 2025, 4:42 pm
Farmers urged to continue growing more potatoes to fight poverty and hunger
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Deputy Director General of Agricultural Technology Promotion at the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), Dr. Sadik Kassim, has expressed concern over the rapid population growth in Uganda, which he says is hindering agricultural expansion across the…
27 May 2025, 11:30 am
Government pledges support as 13th African Potato Conference begins
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, while officiating the 13th African Association Conference at Speke Resort in Munyonyo, Kampala, stated that the conference came at a time when the world is urgently seeking…
23 January 2025, 11:05 am
Government releases plans for oil palm project in Buvuma Island
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government of Uganda is optimistic about the future of the country’s palm oil industry, which promises significant employment opportunities. So far, the project has successfully planted 2,500 hectares of oil palm trees. The government plans to…