Tag Archives: farmers

 Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Farmers in the areas of Orom in Kitgum district have abandoned gardens, even as counterparts in the region prepare land for the start of the main cropping season. The onset of the March to May rainfall was expected to be a busy time for farmers, …

Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Farmers have been cautioned against producing animal and poultry feeds out of toxic maize that has been rejected on the market. Uganda’s maize products received strong criticism this month after the Agriculture and Food Authority-AFA in Kenya banned imports from Uganda on account that they …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  There is excitement among farmers in Acholi Sub Region as the first rainfall sets in. Different districts in Acholi Sub Region including Gulu, Omoro, Lamwo, Nwoya and Kitgum have for the past three days started experiencing rainfall. This has however given hope among farmers with …

Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge |  A total of 4,000 farmers/people will benefit from Pearl Dairy Farms Limited’s new line of business, honey keeping/processing in the next four years. The company will plant a total of 20, 000 beehives at the farmers’ farms in addition to training them (farmers) on how …

Uncoordinated release of weather forecast information has resulted into losses to farmers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries-MAAIF has cautioned development partners implementing Agro-pastoralists projects in Karamoja to avoid issuing weather forecast related information to farmers. John Lodungokol, the Assistant Commission in Charge …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts have advised the farmers to prepare for early planting during March and early April when the rainy season sets in. Early planting is said to be important because crops can overcome pests and crop diseases. It is also recommended because it leads to better …

Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Farmers in Acholi Sub Region have expressed worries over the unpredictable weather conditions ahead of this year`s planting season. Unlike in the previous years, farmers in Acholi Sub Region would start opening their farmlands between the months of late January and March ready for the …

Lamwo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Poultry farmers in Lamwo district are grappling with huge losses following an outbreak of Coccidiosis that ismainly affecting chicken. The outbreak has been reported in Locken East, Locken West, Palwal, Ongako, Alenyo and Tadi villages in Wangtit parish, Padibe East Sub County and in the neighbouring …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  The 700 Million Shillings Abera mini-irrigation scheme has boosted vegetable growing among farmers in Paibona Sub County Gulu district. The scheme located in Ayweri Village was constructed by the Ministry of Water and Environment to facilitate commercial farming among vulnerable households in Gulu district. Erick …

Kalangala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT  |  Palm Oil fruit farmers have resorted to harvesting immature fruits because of improved prices. The price of the Fresh Fruit Bunch-FFB increased to Shillings 700 from Shillings 400 in December last year. The price has increased further to Shillings 831 a kilogram. David Balironda, the …