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 […]
“The show will run for three days, from August 6 to 8, and will provide a platform for farmers and entrepreneurs to learn from experts while creating business linkages,” she added. Mukono District is set to host the second edition of its annual agricultural show, a three-day event aimed at promoting modern farming practices, value […]
Mulimira yakkaatirizza nti buli mulimi oba omulunzi kye yeetaaga agenda kukisanga mu mwoleso guno omuli n’ensigo ez’embala oba eddagala erifuuyira okuva mu kkampuni ezikola eddagala lino oba ensigo ssaako ezo ezirituusa okuva mu nsi z’ebweru olwo abalimi n’abalunzi basobole okwewala ebicupuli bye baludde nga beekokkola. Abakulembeze mu ggombolola y’e Kyampisi mu disitulikiti y’e Mukono bateeseteese […]
In response to the growing crisis, Hope for Nature has launched a restoration programme aimed at rehabilitating degraded forests and protecting threatened indigenous tree species. By Henry Nsubuga For generations, the waters of Lake Victoria sustained thousands of families living on the islands of Koome Sub-county in Mukono District. Fishing was not only the primary […]
Mulimira emphasized that farmers and livestock keepers will find everything they need at the exhibition, including certified seeds, seedlings, and pesticides supplied directly by manufacturers and authorized distributors. Leaders in Kyampisi Sub-county, Mukono District, have organized the second edition of an agriculture and business exhibition, which will be held at the sub-county headquarters in Kyampisi. […]
“People are allowed to fish, but they must use the right fishing gears. The impression that fishing has been stopped is not true,” Migadde said. State Minister for Fisheries Robert Migadde Ndugwa has dismissed claims that the government has halted fishing activities on Uganda’s waters, insisting that fishermen remain free to operate as long as […]
“If fishermen want to regain the prosperity they once enjoyed, they must work with the government to clean and protect our lakes. We shall work together to develop this sector,” he pledged. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Robert Migadde Ndugwa, has called on technical officers in the Ministry of Agriculture […]
The Akatare platform allows farmers to showcase commodities including matooke, cassava, rice, sweet potatoes, yams, avocados, watermelons, and other agricultural products through verified digital profiles. Ugandan musician-turned-entrepreneur RS Lawrence, popularly known as Resistance Lawrence, has launched Akatare, a digital agricultural marketplace designed to connect farmers directly with buyers and address long-standing challenges that have left […]
Farmers who have adopted the method say it has significantly improved their yields. Joseph Emurot, a resident of Kabukol village, said pest infestations have reduced since he embraced the technology. By Yazid Yolisigira Farmers in the Busoga and Teso sub-regions of Eastern Uganda are reporting increased food production following the adoption of “push-pull” technology, an […]
During the session, farmers shared success stories following NOTU training conducted three years ago, as well as ongoing challenges affecting their farming activities. Soybean farmers in Isingiro District have appealed to the government to provide water pumps to help them irrigate their gardens and cope with prolonged dry spells that are affecting their yields. The […]