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.
Category: Agriculture
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.
ESAFF calls for efforts to promote food safety to avert food-borne infections
ESAFF works by nurturing the participation of small scale farmers in sustainable development processes, capacity building and institutional development
Small-scale farmers call for the use of less harmful inputs to restore ecosystem functionality
Small-scale farmers still struggle to access proper roads for product transportation and storage facilities that guarantee food safety, ranging from roads to storage and electricity supply.
EFOTI launches tea farming in Lyantonde
Lyantonde district is known for growing matooke, potatoes, millet and beans in addition to cattle keeping. Today, it has one acre of tea plantation for training and demonstration purposes.