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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…
7 February 2026, 6:57 pm
Ministry releases February 2026 weather update, urges farmers to use rain wisely
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Ministry of Water and Environment has released the national weather update for February 2026, advising the public—particularly farmers—to make proper use of any rainfall received during the month. Speaking yesterday through the Permanent Secretary, Dr Alfred…
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…