Pfumvudza: The new ‘money maker’ farming technique in Lango
Across Lango sub-region’s districts of Lira, Oyam and Alebtong, farmers are already test-driving Pfumvudza for effectiveness.
Category: Agriculture
Drought leaves nearly 35,000 households facing food insecurity in Lamwo
Local report identifies every sub-county and town council in Lamwo as having been affected, highlighting the widespread nature of the crisis.
When the rains fail, the goats thrive in Amolatar
Samsom Odic, an accountant living in the area is leading on the front of livestock farming, turning his attention to effectively balancing the ledger of nature by venturing into goat breeding.
Improved goat breeds transform livestock farming in Yumbe
For farmers like Fatuma Ijodri, improved goat breeding represents far more than introducing larger animals into village herds.
Amolatar receives vehicle from MAAIF to promote UCMAT project
The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Amolatar, Rhoda Oroma, raised concerns with the mechanical officer about the frequent breakdowns of district vehicles.
CIRAWA agroecology conference in Accra discusses sustainable food systems
Agroecology is the way for African nations to declare their food sovereignty and refuse to be dependent on global supply chains that are fragile and, in most cases, exploitative.
Amolatar district advances her apiculture farming
Otema Sam, chairperson of the Alii beekeepers, expressed his happiness and appreciation toward the district leadership and external partners for their support.
Amolatar receives more 200 beehives for Kica Arwot farmers
Assistant Resident District Commissioner Sarah Tyan expressed her gratitude to the farmers for their commitment and progress.
Kitgum farmers fear loan defaults as drought affects maize fields
Lakica Janet, a resident of Mucwini sub-county, said her household is facing uncertainty after her husband borrowed money from a SACCO to finance maize production.
Agago district receives 67,000 hand-hoes to boost agriculture
Akite Grace, a farmer from Adilang sub-county, said the intervention would ease the burden faced by many households during the planting season.
“When the rain forgets”: Climate change, dying crops and the growing hunger in northern Uganda
Today, across Acholi and Lango sub-regions, many of the gardens are yellowing with farmers turning to God for the rain to fall.
Gulu nuns embrace coffee farming to secure their future
Sister Alice Rose Lakot said the decision to invest in coffee farming followed years of encouraging communities to embrace commercial agriculture and perennial crops as a pathway out of poverty.