The NOSP seeds come in a 25-kilogram packet, with 5 kilograms set aside for production departments in both Kwania and Apac districts.
Agriculture
BGI Group strengthens agricultural collaboration at CGIAR science week in Kenya
Wang Jian highlighted BGI’s partnership with African institutions to promote perennial rice, a groundbreaking crop with high yields and resistance to drought and diseases.
Agr. budget: MPs want shs50b allocated for ‘tonnes of maize and bean seeds’
Agriculture received shs644.39 billion in the fiscal year 2024/25, a decrease from the shs1 trillion allocated in 2023/24.
Jane Frances Acilo begins providing improved maize seeds to Oyam farmers
Oyam district woman MP aspirant Jane Frances Acilo has launched improved maize seeds distribution to Oyam farmers.
Climate smart agriculture transforms youth livelihoods in Palabek refugee camp
As climate smart agriculture takes root in Palabek, many young people are now looking forward to a brighter, self-reliant future.
Amolatar secures over $20k for climate smart agriculture project
Climate smart agriculture is a new form of farming aimed at improving productivity and incomes amid climate change surge.
From washing villagers’ clothes to apiculture, Okello’s promising journey to millionaire-hood
In 2018, the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) invited farmers to pitch business ideas, and Okello won shs1.5 million in the competition.
MP Acon leads efforts to combat food insecurity with maize seed distributions
Acon’s maize seed distribution drive contributes to a more food-secure and economically stable Otuke by providing local farmers with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Dokolo receives shs139m to enhance climate smart agriculture
The Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project is expected to provide long-term economic and environmental benefits to the people of Dokolo district.
Minister Musenero faces accusations of deliberately undermining the TRIDI sericulture project
Accusations of legal wrongdoing, ongoing interference, and destruction of critical assets have been leveled against…
Amolatar women beating the odds to overcome climate change, cultural norms
For more women to embrace Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), and improve food security, they should have access to information especially pertaining to agriculture, and rights to own assets like cattle and land.
Lira commerce boss Fredrick Doi says agriculture spurs economic growth
Doi wants private sector to invest in agricultural value chains ranging from production to processing and marketing, in order to build a more robust and inclusive economy.
