Citing research on agrochemical handling practices, Mulongo said 73% of local farmers wore ordinary clothing instead of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when applying pesticides, acaricides and herbicides. At least 1,599 people died from organophosphate poisoning in Uganda between 2017 and 2022, as health facilities recorded 37,883 cases, prompting the Government to renew warnings against […]
Agronomic assessments of plantations in Kalangala have identified deficiencies in magnesium and potassium in sampled fields, alongside concerns about inadequate nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition. Oil palm farmers in Kalangala District could face further pressure on their earnings if fertiliser supplied under a reported sh12bn procurement arrangement involving Dei Biopharma Ltd fails to meet the nutritional […]
The minister said the action was intended to reinforce government efforts, with support from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), to improve fisheries management and curb illegal activities on the country’s lakes. Police Patrol Knocks Down Father Protesting Daughter’s Death at Stone Quarry The Minister of State for Fisheries, Robert Migadde Ndugwa, has removed fisheries […]
The Agriculture Ministry also needs to explain the basis for approving the sh40bn arrangement, the standards used to assess the compost and the measures in place to ensure that farmers receive products appropriate for their needs. A sh40bn government procurement arrangement for compost supplied by Dei Biopharma Ltd has raised questions about the cost of […]
During the first half of September 2026, Robusta Kiboko prices had fallen to Shs5,000–6,000 per kilogramme, while Robusta FAQ stood at Shs11,500–12,000. Uganda’s coffee farmers are facing declining prices amid increased global supplies and the effects of prolonged drought in some coffee-growing areas, Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has said. In a statement issued on September […]
Besides vaccination and treatment, residents were sensitised about animal welfare, birth control among dogs and other diseases affecting animals. At least 600 dogs have been vaccinated and treated for free in Iganga District as part of efforts to control rabies and prevent deaths caused by dog bites. The exercise, organised by Bam Animal Clinic, a […]
Deep in Lake Victoria, the islands of Koome Sub-county in Mukono District are home to unique indigenous forests, rare tree species and communities whose lives have long depended on the natural environment. But these forests are disappearing. Declining fish stocks, illegal fishing, charcoal production, timber harvesting, firewood collection, agricultural expansion and settlement are putting unprecedented […]
The commitments are contained in the NAGRC&DB Client Charter and Service Delivery Standards for 2025/26 to 2029/30, two of five institutional documents launched at the agency’s headquarters in Entebbe. The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) has introduced new service delivery standards aimed at improving responsiveness, accountability and efficiency in serving farmers, […]
One fisherman told the meeting that soldiers had confiscated seven of his boat engines, leaving him unable to continue fishing. Another said soldiers seized his boat even after he had removed it from the lake following the government’s suspension of silverfish (mukene) fishing. State Minister in the Office of the Vice President Diana Mutasingwa has […]
According to Migadde, Uganda’s lakes still have the capacity to recover despite years of overfishing. He attributes the decline largely to the harvesting of immature fish, which prevents natural breeding and replenishment. When Robert Migadde Ndugwa was appointed State Minister for Fisheries, he inherited one of Uganda’s most troubled yet economically important sectors. For years, the […]