The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries has said they will put much emphasis on modernizing agriculture by promoting irrigation, and supporting farmers with improved fertilizers as one way of producing for export. Minister for Agriculture Vicent Sempijja while a delivering a key note address at a two day joint Agriculture Sector annual review […]
Government has released 5 billion shillings as part of its plans to support the implementation of the Agricultural Insurance Scheme. According to a, the press release, the plan will be implemented by 10 insurance companies under the Uganda Insurers Association. Many farmers groups have already been identified as key players in this process and they […]
Rose Omalango, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda has urged the private sector in the country to invest more in climate smart agriculture inputs that can help farmers practice Eco-based farming. Omalango made the call today Monday 25 July, while speaking to journalists in Kampala. She said such a move will save the environment […]
A report made by non governmental organization, Driving the youth-led new agribusiness and microenterprise (DYNAMIC) shows that 62% of the youth who are out of school in 8 districts of Northern Uganda are highly interested in engaging in Agriculture as their principal means of earning a living. The survey that was conducted in the districts of Agago, Abim, Gulu, […]
The international agricultural show that will run from 11th and end on Sunday 17th has been opened in Jinja show ground by the ministry of agriculture and the farmer’s federation. The minister of agriculture Vincent Bamulangaki sempijja says the show is intended to show the new technologies in farming, poultry and fishing. Sempijja says that farmers across the country should […]
Uganda’s minister for water and environment professor Ephraim Kamuntu calls on developing nations on behalf of African countries to implement the global agreement on climate change that was signed by about 200 nations in the world to reduce the green gas emissions to the atmosphere. While opening an international conference on sustainable consumption and production, professor Kamuntu said that the […]
The Anti Corruption Coalition Uganda wants the office of the Inspector General of Government to intervene and carry investigations into the scramble for Bugoma Central forest reserve in Bunyoro Kingdom in Hoima District. This follows contradicting statements between the Kingdom f Bunyoro and the National forestry authority both claiming ownership of Muhangaizima Blocks compartments 7, 8, […]
Government is set to institutionalize the purchase of fortified maize flours to enable students at institutions of learning to eat food rich in minerals and nutrients. This was disclosed by the head of Nutrition programme at the Ministry of Health Dr. Jacent Asiimwe while speaking at the Fortification Assessment meeting held in Kampala, adding that government […]
Farmers groups are warned against misusing the planting materials and animals extended to them for Agribusiness. This warning came as three farmers groups from Mityna,Wakiso and Entebbe were receiving piglets and passion fruit seedlings at a farmers meeting held at Cathy Gardens in Wakiso town. The Director Love ,Unity make Archives ministry based in Bweyogere […]
Budadiri West MP Nathan Nandala Mafabi has asked farmers to manage corporative Unions on their own and stop waiting to get support from Government. Mafabi who has been voted back as chairman of Bugisu Cooperative Union said that the intervention of Government has led to the collapse of many Cooperatives giving an example of Banyakore […]