Farmers in Nwoya District have protested a decision by service providers to increase the cost of hiring tractors. With the onset of rainy seasons
Agriculture
Farmers Should Continue Going to Gardens – Minister
Farmers should not sit home because of the coronavirus lockdown but instead go-ahead to plant and tender to their gardens, Agriculture Minister Vincent Ssempijja has said.
Minister Kasaija Tips Youth on Profitable Ventures, Launches Kibaale Young Farmers’ Cooperative
Kibaale Young Farmers’ Cooperative Savings and Credit Ltd, an initiative that will engage the youth in value addition, increased Maize quality production, access to
Cassava Is A Strategic Crop- Museveni
President Museveni has advised farmers in Acholi to embark on growing cassava, saying it’s a strategic crop. Speaking at the launch of a mass
Ministry of agriculture hands over 2 Ploughing machines to Kagadi farmers
The ministry of agriculture has today handed over 2 Ploughing machines worth 140m Shillings to Kagadi farmers in order for them to boost their
Strange Banana Disease Hits Rwampara District
A strange disease has attacked banana’s in Rwampara district sending farmers in panic. The disease affects the colour of the banana fingers and bunches
All set for Harvest Money Expo
The three day event will start Friday and end Sunday. The Harvest Money Expo is organised by Vision Group. Are you interested in Cassava
Kakira Sugarcane Plantation Set Ablaze
600 acres of sugarcane plantations belonging to Kakira Sugar factory have been set ablaze. They were allegedly burnt on Wednesday by residents of Nailo
Desert Locusts Spread to Four Districts in Karamoja
Desert locusts have arrived in Nabilatuk through Nakapiripirit district. Another swarm has been sighted in Nakabaat, Moroto district. The locusts were seen approaching Kosike
Panic as desert locusts invade Uganda
Swarms of deadly desert locusts Sunday entered Uganda through Amudat District, Karamoja region, creating panic among the farmers, pastoralists and leaders in the region.