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
Agriculture
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.
Government introduces agriculture cluster development project to support farmers
The government of Uganda through the ministry of agriculture, animal industry and fisheries has introduced a new project called agriculture cluster development project aimed
Gov’t Sets Aside UGX 11b to Fight Desert Locusts
The government has set aside 11 Billion Shillings as part of a contingency plan to fight desert locusts. Uganda is potentially threatened by the
Govt releases tough guidelines for companies seeking to grow marijuana
KAMPALA – The Minister of Health, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, has drafted 15 stringent guidelines that companies seeking to grow marijuana for medical purposes