Agriculture

Botswana Offers Support to Combat Cattle Disease in Uganda

During a sideline meeting at the G-77+ China summit in Speke Resort, Munyonyo, President Masisi of Botswana pledged support to…

Sugar Amendment Act Promises Stable Sugarcane Prices, Farmer Protection

The Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, David Bahati, has reassured farmers of stable sugarcane prices under the…

Buganda Kingdom Promotes Agricultural Innovation in Collaboration with NARO

Buganda Kingdom Premier (Katikkiro) Charles Peter Mayiga has encouraged farmers to adopt new agricultural technologies to enhance their livelihoods. Speaking…

Livestock Vaccination Policy Under Review

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has indicated a potential policy reversal regarding the…

Government Seeks $20 Million Supplementary Budget to Tackle Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak

The Ministry of Agriculture is requesting a supplementary budget of approximately Shs76 billion ($20 million) to procure 10 million doses…

Poor Agrochemical Use Linked to Limited Dealer Knowledge

The improper application of agrochemicals poses risks not only to farmers but also to the environment and market in the…