Responding to concerns over mismanagement of PDM funds, President Museveni issued a stern warning against theft, promising tough action against culprits. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged his full support to Tooro Kingdom’s ambitious agricultural and youth empowerment programs, describing them as a timely intervention to transform livelihoods at the grassroots level. The President met […]
The outgoing Director of Research, Mbarara ZARDI, Dr. Halid Kirunda has worked with the public sector for not less than 24 years, 13 of which he was a livestock extension worker and 12 years as a scientist with the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). The Chairperson of the Advisory Committee of Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research […]
Dr. Mulindwa said they realized that there is a gap between research outcomes and extension and in order to address that, NARO partnered with the National Media Group to carry out the Seeds of Gold farm clinics in different regions where farmers meet researchers, disseminate the key findings and additional sensitization on better farm and […]
In an interview, a NARO Principal Technological Promotions Officer, Dr. Barbara Zawedde Mugwanya disclosed that the organization has turned to including popularizing early maturing inputs in addition to sensitizing farmers about the need to be climate resilient by being less prone to pests. MP Fires Radio Presenter for Showing Interest in Her Seat A farm […]
The Commissioner for Agricultural Extension in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Dr. Patience Rwamigisa says that the government in 2020 introduced the Micro-scale Irrigation Program, with the aim of increasing the irrigated land to 1.5m hectares by 2040. Owing to the notorious climate change impact, with rains coming when they are […]
Mukono District Production and Marketing Officer, Dr. Fred Mukulu hailed Kyampisi sub-county leadership for energetically involving all players saying this is what made the show assume not only a district but a national outlook. Mukono district production department has kick started an annual agricultural value chain show geared at sensitizing farmers on the best and […]
Cage aquaculture in Uganda and Tanzania was started around 2006 that is when rumors spread that President Museveni had sold Lake Victoria. A study involving a number of Ugandan researchers says cage fish farming widely being carried out on Lake Victoria is raising concern over potential biodiversity loss, genetic dilution and ecosystem disruption. Titled “Nile […]
Looking ahead, Wako plans to expand his kraal, exchange his present cows with improved dairy breeds which will increase his daily earning from the milk business. Before 2023, Muwereza Wako struggled to finance his home needs which required at least sh2000 on a daily basis. A resident of Buyego cell in Tome ward, Buvuma Town Council […]
Bukomeko said, “People are closely monitoring to see what is taking place especially at this time when there are individuals who have clearly manifested themselves as being against the Kabaka’s call to grow coffee.” Paternity DNA Report: Prof. Kateregga Loses 1st Front of the Property War With Wife Jolly The Church of Uganda Bishop for […]
Through these engagements, President Museveni underscored the critical role of religious institutions in Uganda’s socio-economic transformation and enhancing the well-being of all citizens. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church for their active role in combating poverty and promoting socio-economic development. According to the President, it is important to integrate spiritual […]