For decades now, the government introduced the growing of oil palm plants mainly for the people in the islands as an alternative means of livelihood. Having started in Kalangala district in 1998 where it is believed to have caused a very positive change, the government switched the business to also benefit the islanders in Buvuma […]
Buikwe South Member of Parliament, Dr. Michael Lulume Bayigga has disclosed that members of the Buganda parliamentary caucus are planning to traverse the country mobilizing farmers in coffee growing regions to resist the planned merger of the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) and the mother ministry of agriculture, in the proposed government arrangement to […]
In a bid to enhance the quality and reputation of locally produced wine in Uganda, researchers from three prominent universities have teamed up with winemakers to improve production standards. This collaboration aims to elevate the quality of Ugandan wine, making it more competitive with imported brands, while also ensuring that consumers have access to affordable, […]
Embracing climate-resilient technologies is the latest step stakeholders in the poultry farming in Uganda have resorted to for improved productivity and profitability. To help the farmers realise their dreams, Mukono Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MUZARDI), the University of Burundi, and Gudie Incubation Centre (GIC) in Kira Municipality have designed a model aimed at […]
Four motorcycles donated by the Prime Minister to extension workers are rusting away at Luweero district headquarters over lack of number plates. In September 2023, the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja donated five brand-new motorcycles to agricultural extension workers in the Wobulenzi, Kamira, Zirobwe and Busika town councils. The fifth motorcycle was handed to an extension […]
The recent instruction from the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives halting the development of the CN sugar factory in Namayingo district leaves its future in balance. The maiden multi-billion factory in November 2022 received a certificate of no objection from the Trade Minister, Francis Mwebesa, allowing it to set up the manufacturing unit. However, […]
In a bid to increase the production and productivity of coffee and cocoa, the government in conjunction with the European Union has boosted the funding into research with a sh1.2bn grant to National Coffee Research Institute (NaCORI). Dr. Sandra Ndagire Kamenya, the acting National Project coordinator for Coffee and Cocoa Value Chain Development Project (CoCoDev) […]
BY KYAGGWE TV | LUWEERO | The Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga has asked residents of Greater Luweero districts to stop lamenting over the National Resistance Army (NRA) War. Luweero and Nakaseke districts were the epicenters of the NRA war of 1981-1986. However, 38 years after the war, several veterans and residents are […]
The Uganda National Farmers’ Federation (UNFFE) is protesting the intended relocation of the Agricultural Education Show from Jinja City to Luweero district by the Ministry of Education and Sports. The misunderstanding between the leadership of the UNFFE and the education ministry comes during the third national agricultural education show preparations at Bukalasa Agricultural grounds, […]
Kyaddaaki poliisi ya Uganda ewadde Bannakibiina kya NUP e Mukono ekyanya okugenda mu maaso n’okukyaza pulinsipo w’ekibiina kyabwe Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu amanyiddwa ennyo nga Bobi Wine. Na bwe kityo, bannakibiina e Mukono n’ebitundu ebirinanyeewo basuze bulindaala, ng’essaawa bazibalira ku ngalo batere bakube ku mwagalwa waabwe amaaso n’okuwulira ku bubaka bwe ku nsonga ez’enjawulo. Embeera eno […]