From cotton to cassava, a Kitgum farmer’s journey to agribusiness success
For Ali, the lesson from his journey is simple: farming can change lives when farmers are willing to learn, work hard and invest in the right crops.
Category: Agriculture
Dokolo DPO encourages farmers to enhance productivity using technology
Isamel Suleiman Masaba the Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Dokolo appealed to farmers to change their mindsets from subsistence agriculture to commercial farming.
Acilo resumes wealth creation initiatives with free maize seeds distribution in Oyam
An agriculturist, philanthropist, businesswoman and politician, Acilo aims to empower thousands of households in Oyam district to be in the money economy as her promised five-year agenda continues to take shape.
Lamwo farmers prepare for coffee expansion as district awaits thousands of seedlings
For Lamwo district, which is gradually recovering and rebuilding its economy after years of conflict in northern Uganda.
Leaguru farmer turns Api-culture into a green enterprise
Eberu’s journey into beekeeping dates back to 2005 when he enrolled in an adult literacy training programme supported by Community Empowerment for Rural Development (CEFORD).
Local seed businesses, Amuru farmers’ game changer
Local Seed Businesses (LSBs) are community-based, market-oriented enterprises that often grow out of organised farmer groups.
Amuru farmers lead the way in community- based seed production
In Guruguru sub-county, one group is producing soybean seeds, while in Atiak sub-county, the Ribbe Ber Ki Lawoti Group is producing simsim (sesame) seeds.
Uganda’s MAAIF seeks shs17b to increase pork and chicken production
The billion is requested for in the 2026/2027 financial year budget whose framework papers are under preparation and presentations by the different Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the government.
Halleluyah Glory Farmers launches Julita Coffee Works Limited in the North
The Managing Director of Julita Coffee Works Limited, Michael Julius Tumwebaze, cited that their dream is to utilize all available land in Uganda for farmers to establish commercial coffee farms.
Poison in our plates: The silent danger of farm chemicals in Uganda
As Uganda continues to rely on agriculture as its backbone, the growing misuse of chemicals poses a silent but deadly health threat.
Slow Food Africa leaders’ meeting concludes in Nakuru, Kenya
John Kiwagalo, Director of Slow Food activities in Africa, said the gathering marked not an end but a renewed beginning.
Government launches “FertiPlus” to boost coffee production in northern Uganda
In Northern Uganda, FertiPlus rollout has already taken place in the West Nile and Acholi sub-regions, with Lango being the latest to benefit.