Wetland farming poses a threat to food safety in Gulu City
Aggrey Atuhaire, a crops specialist says food crops in the wetlands are easily contaminated through the release of the agrochemicals which end up in plants or crops.
Category: Agriculture
District leaders commit to lobby for more land for refugees in Adjumani
Richard Wambi, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Adjumani, noted that the district is still committed to securing more land for refugees to enhance food production.
Over 1,500 refugees and hosts reap big from irrigation projects in Adjumani
In line with Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF) objectives, resilience and self-reliance are therefore promoted.
TRIDI blames Ministry of Science for wastage and economic losses on sericulture project
TRIDI has no single query or even error in its plan and implementation in developing Sericulture Sector in Uganda,” Aine says.
Irrigation: Deputy RDC advises Gulu district staff to consult Amuru technocrats
According to Deputy RDC of Gulu Okidi, refusing to ask questions lead to the failure in the program – therefore poor service delivery to the beneficiaries.
Why farmers in Acholi are using the wrong chemicals on tomatoes
Odong Ceasear, a farmer in Acholi sub-region says he wants to rid the garden of sooty mold, Aphids, and Armyworms, among other pests and diseases that would infest the eggplants.
Agroecology, a remedy to mycotoxins in Northern Uganda
To address productivity declines and aflatoxins, farmers in Northern Uganda are gradually turning to an integrated system that incorporates several agroecological principles.
Why beans are key to accelerating a change to our food system
An ambitious campaign, Beans is How, which is supported by the SDG2 Advocacy Hub and the Good Food for All campaign, aims to double the global consumption of beans, as well as peas, lentils, and other pulses by 2028.
Nightmare in Northern Uganda as rot and loss affect farmers after harvest
Farmers have devised local means of preventing pest attacks in storage by mixing Simsim leaves with grains and putting them in sacks.
Inside joint operations on counterfeit seeds in Lira as farmers count losses
Companies have developed multiple strategies to limit the circulation of counterfeit seeds, mostly through improved seed packages.
Northern Uganda: musician turn to poultry farming to supplement earning
After starting the venture with 200 birds, seven months later, musician Ezzy says he has over 2,000 birds at his farm in Koro.
Farmers encouraged to partner with agribusiness organizations to reduce post-harvest losses
Emmanuel Ogwal, a farmer at Balpee, Lira City East Division, said the high cost of seeds and farm inputs makes most farmers invest less in their farm business.