Agriculture

Government Donates Tractors to Boost Commercial Agriculture in West Nile and Acholi Regions

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has presented a significant agricultural aid to the West Nile sub-region,…

Karimojong Women Embrace Vegetable Gardening in Dry Seasons

Napak, Uganda - Similar to many communities in Sub-Saharan Africa, the population of the Karamoja region, located in northeastern Uganda,…

Flooding Wreaks Havoc on Farmers Along River Kafu

Farmers in Hoima and Kyankwanzi districts are facing significant losses as floods from the River Kafu submerged their crops. The…

Deputy Speaker Urges Focus on Organic Farming Instead of GMO Bill

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, urged scientists to prioritize improving indigenous seeds and animal breeds rather than pushing for…

Uganda Clears Use of Banned Pesticides

Farmers in Uganda are using dangerous pesticides, even though these chemicals are known to be harmful to people and the…

Unripe Maize Trade Heightens Aflatoxin Crisis in Uganda

The Grain Council of Uganda (TGCU) is raising concerns about the exacerbation of the aflatoxin issue in Uganda, attributing it…