“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.
Category: Agriculture
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.
Amolatar: Nen Anyim beekeepers receive improved beehives after meeting cost-sharing threshold
Dulson Okello, the district entomologist and focal point for the project, highlighted beekeeping as a highly lucrative agricultural practice for farmers.
Lamwo district expands coffee production amid agricultural challenges
Sisto Ocen Oyet, the Lamwo district chairperson described coffee farming as a transformative opportunity capable of changing livelihoods across the district if communities fully embrace it.
Livelihood concerns emerge amid Agago’s crackdown on illegal tree cutting
Akello Sandra, a resident of Orama in Patongo sub-county, supported the enforcement but called for government intervention to provide alternative livelihoods.
Kwania launches the distribution of 520,000 coffee seedlings
Supervisors at the launch praised the government for providing these seedlings at the right time during the rainy season.
Diocese of West Lango distributes 200,000 coffee seedlings to combat future poverty
Between late 2024 and 2025, Robusta coffee, which makes up 80% of production, saw prices reach approximately shs140,000 per kilo in certain markets.
‘Seeds of prosperity’: Mufti Mubaje launches Halal farmers centre to boost livelihoods in Uganda
The launch, held in Adjumani district, brought together religious leaders, government officials, and members of the farming community, all united by a shared vision of improving household incomes and promoting sustainable agriculture across Uganda.
Seeds of change: URRI project helps youths in Adjumani build resilient futures
Despite the challenges, the URRI project continues to offer hope, equipping young people in Adjumani with practical skills, financial knowledge, and opportunities to become self-reliant.
Lango clergy undergo agronomy training with focus on coffee
Rev. Jimmy Francis Odongo, the Diocesan Youth and Children Coordinator, highlighted the link between poverty and limited church development.
Adjumani farmers urged to expand coffee farming to fight poverty
Authorities have also urged farmers to take advantage of the ongoing rains to boost productivity and expand acreage under cultivation.
Adjumani residents urged to maximise the rainy season with modern farming practices
Mawadri Justine, the CEO of Farm Wise Agrobusiness Limited, highlighted the urgency of timely planting, noting that the rainy season in the region is often and unpredictable.