Agriculture

Buhweju Tea Crisis: Farmers Demand Compensation Amid Economic Hardships

Tea farmers in Buhweju district are seeking compensation of over three billion Ugandan Shillings from Igara Growers Tea Factory, alleging…

Uganda and South Sudan Agree on Unified Grain Standards

A Turning Point in Trade Relations" In a significant move towards bolstering bilateral trade, Uganda and South Sudan have agreed…

Livestock Lockdown: Ibanda Responds to Anthrax Outbreak

Authorities in Ibanda district, Uganda, have implemented stringent measures, including a quarantine on cattle movement and the sale of animal…

Exotic Breeds Threaten the Heritage of Uganda’s Ankole Longhorn Cattle

The traditional Ankole longhorn cattle, a source of pride for the Banyankole community in Uganda, is facing a threat to…

Fresh Animal Quarantine Puts Nakasongola District in Crisis Amidst Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak

Nakasongola District is grappling with a severe agricultural crisis as the government enforces a comprehensive ban on animal movement and…

Uganda Launches Goat Improvement Program to Boost Meat Production

Scientists in Uganda, under the goat improvement program at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI), have commenced the development…