BRAC 4-acre farming model for Dokolo farmers
Gladis Ewok, the chairperson of Lok Anok Youth group in Okwongodul sub-county, has expressed her desire for a bicycle from BRAC.
Category: Agriculture
Researchers plan to develop upland rice varieties to combat wetland degradation
The Promotion of Sustainable Rice Farming Development Project is being piloted in the five districts of Koboko, Yumbe, Maracha; Nebbi Municipality and Madi-Okollo in the West Nile sub-region.
Egypt delivers a second batch of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines
Recent vaccine shipments from Egypt will be critical in supporting this effort.
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.
P7 dropout, teacher, now millionaire poultry farmers in Lira
Following the President’s speech on commercial farming, he revealed that he currently earns more than sh2 million per month from poultry.
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.