Dozens of Ugandan farmers can’t afford shs15m for irrigation equipment, says MP Dr. Opio Acuti
Kole North Member of Parliament, Dr. Samuel Opio Acuti, who also serves as the Chairperson…
Category: Agriculture
Amolatar farmer loses 2.5 hectares of rice field due to neighbour’s wrong advice
His rice field is now turning yellowish due to the use of an incorrect agricultural chemical.
El-Niño threats raise pressure on livestock care in Northern Uganda
The World Meteorology Organization says the exceptionally strong El-Niño weather event will threaten agricultural production, food supplies and livelihoods across Africa.
How Lango districts will share relief seeds
The Lango sub-region is allocated 487,700 kilograms of relief seeds, with maize and rice topping in terms of kilograms.
Over 500 farmers in Kole North receive shs288m crop insurance payout
The crop insurance programme was originally established for farmers in the constituency by their Member of Parliament, Dr. Samuel Opio Acuti, in 2022.
Kitgum district pushes for irrigation projects to tackle rising youth unemployment
Residents have welcomed the proposal, saying reliable water for production could help address one of the biggest obstacles facing youth interested in agriculture.
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.
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
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.