By Isaac Senabulya on May 7, 2018
Zheng Zhugiang
Africa, Agriculture, Agriculture
The Chinese government has asked government has asked policy makers in the country to ensure more resources are allocated to develop the agriculture sector. The Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Zheng Zhugiang said, although government is focusing on developing the industrial sector, the agricultural sector must not be ignored. He said the agriculture can provide employment […]
By Isaac Senabulya on April 4, 2018
agriculture uganda, FAO Uganda
Agriculture
The Food and Agricuture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through the Sawlog Production Grant Scheme (SPGS) III project, organized a media dialogue on “Commercial Forestry in Uganda”, on 16 March 2018, as part of activities to commemorate International Day of Forests 2018. Under the global theme: “Forests and Sustainable Cities, the dialogue was attended […]
By Isaac Senabulya on January 17, 2018
Adnan Sarihan, Christopher Kibazanga, Micheal Werikhe, ministry of trade and cooperatives, SAA investments
Agriculture, Business & Finance
The ministry of trade and cooperatives has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish private company SAA investments to assist them boost cotton production in the country. The minister of state for trade, Micheal Werikhe, notes that cotton farmers have been facing a number of challenges raging from poor seedlings and limited markets which he […]
By Isaac Senabulya on January 16, 2018
Agriculture, army worms
Agriculture, Latest Uganda News
The ministry of agriculture has warned of another possible imminent fall army worm outbreak. The warning has been given by senior agricultural inspector in the ministry of Agriculture Katunguka David Rukasakare during an inception workshop for a project on enhancing the country’s capacity for management of the pest. Giving an update on the status of […]
By Isaac Senabulya on January 12, 2018
Biotechnology and Biosafety bill, GMO bill, MP David Abala, Museveni
Agriculture, Featured, Politics
MPS have vowed to block the GMO bill if its re-tabled before parliament from being passed into law. This bill which is known as Biotechnology and Biosafety bill was rejected by the president on basis that the genetically modified seeds should never be mixed with the indigenous seeds with a view to protect indigenous varieties. […]
By Isaac Senabulya on November 27, 2017
Museveni
Agriculture
President Yoweri Museveni has called upon Ugandans to adapt commercial agriculture. Speaking at the commissioning of the FOL Rice Farm in Lamoki village, Anaka Sub- County, Nwoya district in Acholi Sub-Region yesterday, the President said that Ugandans needed to understand the difference between modern and local farming. READ: President Museveni Commiserates with landslide victims He observed […]
By Isaac Senabulya on November 21, 2017
Museveni, Operation Wealth Creation, salim saleh
Agriculture, Entertainment, Music
The Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) a government program on commercialization of agriculture is to honor Kadongo Kamu artists in Uganda for promoting the sector through music. Addressing journalists at the media centre the deputy chief coordinator of Operation Wealth creation Lt Gen Charles Angina said a 100M shillings will be awarded to 25 artists in […]
By Benard Kabwijukya on November 17, 2017
passion fruits, Yellow passion fruits
Agriculture, Business & Finance
Passion fruits scientifically known as Passiflora edulis are not only beneficial in diet but when properly looked after, can enable a farmer generate significant income. But how you grow and tend them will determine what you can get. Passion fruits are a climbing vine, which grows fast. In Uganda there are three most common fruit […]
By Isaac Senabulya on November 7, 2017
Coffe sudan, coffee Uganda
Agriculture, Business news, Featured, Latest Uganda News, Regional
Government has pledged to meet all the required parameters required for export of Uganda coffee. This was disclosed by the minister of state for Agriculture Christopher Kibanzanga while speaking at the coffee stakeholders meeting held at Kampala Serena hotel which attracted standards officials from Sudan government. He said that government will enhance the technical and […]
By Isaac Senabulya on November 1, 2017
climate change
Agriculture
The ministry of water and environment has adopted various strategies to enhance farmers’ resilience to climate change. Speaking at a high level meeting with scientists over issues of climate change at Hotel Africana in Kampala, the Principal climate change officer at the ministry, Bob Natifu, said that key strategies have been the improved delivery of […]