Recent vaccine shipments from Egypt will be critical in supporting this effort.
Agriculture
Momentum for agroecology: global coalition launches new strategy
In this context, the Agroecology Coalition was formed to bring countries and organisations together to intensify their efforts to transform food systems through agroecology while also addressing multiple crises.
$4.3t required for the global transition of agriculture to agroecology
The agroecology principles apply to all forms of sustainable agriculture and food production systems including crops, livestock and pastoral systems, agroforestry, fisheries, and aquaculture.
Tanzania puts TZS1.2trillion to transform its agriculture to agroecology
Mwatima Juma, chair of the Tanzania Organic Agriculture Movement, noted that the government’s efforts to transition from conventional agriculture to agroecology are a positive step.
Impact Report: ESAFF Uganda is transforming the lives of millions of small-scale farmers
In 2023, ESAFF Uganda established 28 community agroecology schools, making a total of 35 community agroecology schools.
Kyoga County MP Bitek delivers hand-held tractors to youth
Geoffrey Ocen Kiring, the LC5 chairperson, requested that the President, through RDC Rwotlonyo, provide good roads for youth to reach markets with their harvested produce after receiving tractors.
Lango farmers urged to embrace agricultural mechanisation
LPG chairperson Judith Alyek spoke to dozens of farmers as the chief guest in Okwerodot sub-county, Kole North, Kole district.
Angel Yeast brings international students to experience Yichang black tea at Dafengkou tea plantation
Tea, a popular healthy drink around the world, also represents a culture of inclusivity.
Alito joint cooperative gives United seeds ultimatum over shs91m debt
The farmers have given the United Seeds up to April 23 to clear the outstanding amount of over shs91m.
How community seed bank is empowering farmers in Lamwo
The seed bank is governed by a handwritten constitution of 30 farmer members with a majority of 25 female and 5 male farmers.
DK Odongo advises gov’t to provide walking tractors in every village
Ajuri County MP (GCW) Obua says the tractors are in fulfillment of the National Resistance Movement manifesto of sifting people of Uganda from subsistence agriculture to commercial venture.
