Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has denied that the hazardous pesticides banned elsewhere are allowed into Uganda and used on farms. This follows bitter responses by health and agriculture scientists to an opinion by Prof Maurice Ogenga Latigo that the issue of …
Read More »Pader seeks agricultural lab to improve productivity
Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pader District is pushing to establish an Integrated Agricultural Laboratory as part of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. The facility would provide essential diagnostic services for pests, diseases, and soil health, aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the region. The district has …
Read More »UCDA, DDA and NAADS hand over operations to Agric Ministry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), Cotton Development Organization (CDO), National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and the Dairy Development Authority (DDA) today handed over their operations to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). Government says this is a move to streamline operations …
Read More »Coffee, NAADS bosses to hand over office, cars to Ministry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Executive Directors of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS) will start New Year by handing over offices and government property. Also affected by the Parliament’s decision to repeal the various acts that established agencies, is the …
Read More »MAAIF to install weather forecasting station in Nebbi
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In response to the challenges posed by climate change and its unpredictable impact on farming seasons, Nebbi district is set to benefit from the installation of a weather forecast station. The initiative is part of a project being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal …
Read More »Farmers in Bugisu show off PDM progress
Museveni In Bugisu To Monitor PDM Projects Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged leaders, especially chairpersons at different levels and sub-county chiefs, to document the beneficiaries of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in order to help the government track the effectiveness of implementing the …
Read More »Agriculture Minister Tumwebaze gives fresh directives to improve extension services
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The efficiency of Uganda’s agricultural extension services were questioned recently when a leading official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) told a workshop in Kampala, that “Agriculture production in Uganda has increased since 1962, but productivity has not improved.” Soon after, …
Read More »Smart Agriculture project to introduce Black Soldier Fly rearing in Nebbi
According to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, insects can provide much of the protein animals need at a much lower environmental cost. Several studies suggest that many animals do just fine on insects. Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal …
Read More »Gov’t rolls out Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Project in Kitgum
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has rolled out the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project in Kitgum district. The project aims to increase productivity, market access, and resilience for selected value chains. The project, funded by the World Bank, will be …
Read More »Transforming lives through agriculture: FAO’s impact in Kiryandongo
Kiryandongo, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | In the sprawling Kiryandongo district of Uganda, a transformative initiative is rewriting the story of resilience and opportunity for refugees and host communities alike. With funding from the Dutch Embassy, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with Self Help Africa, launched a one-year …
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