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.
Category: Smart Farming
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.
Lamwo moves to streamline agricultural enterprises for competitive market visibility
The new approach seeks to encourage farmers to concentrate on fewer, high-potential enterprises that align with Lamwo’s agro-ecological conditions and market demand.
Gulu farmers find hidden treasure in hybrid seed business
Ogik started this business in 2020 with an acre of Maksoy (soya) N6 which he sold as seeds to interested farmers.
Opito Moses launches perennial crop farming initiative in Oyam South
Opito Moses has launched perennial crop farming initiative in Oyam South, starting with Mothers and Fathers’ Unions at St John CoU, Aber.
CJ Owiny-Dollo urges Acholi to embrace perennial crop farming for sustainable development
The Chief Justice, who hails from the region, expressed concern over the persistent poverty levels in northern Uganda despite vast land resources.
“White gold of Lamwo”: Prof. Amone champions simsim as key to farmers’ prosperity
“Simsim has become the backbone of farming in Lamwo,” Prof. Amone explains during a recent interview in Palabek Kal.
Beneficiaries of Jane Frances Acilo maize seeds, now branded “Jane-zee maize,” expect bumper harvests
In March 2025, Jane Frances Acilo, an aspirant for Oyam district woman MP in 2026 started distributing improved maize seeds to farmers to kickstart commercial agriculture initiative.
UCSATP team assesses climate-smart farming at Kyoga bridge group in Amolatar
Kyoga Bridge Group Farm was founded on February 21, 2023, by Ojede James. What began as a small piggery enterprise has grown into a vibrant community initiative with five active members.
UBOS and MAAIF plan to conduct an aquaculture census in Gulu
Relatedly, UBOS is also waiting to start baseline education census when second term of schooling opens next week.
Amolatar prepares farmer groups for a climate-smart agriculture grant
The Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformtion Project also encompasses infrastructure development to support agricultural productivity.
NOSP secretariat provides seeds to farmers in Apac and Kwania
The NOSP seeds come in a 25-kilogram packet, with 5 kilograms set aside for production departments in both Kwania and Apac districts.