Agriculture

More than 200 plant species are currently undergoing extensive experimental trials to validate their medicinal properties. This was revealed by a researcher at the Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute within the...

PostBank Uganda has been selected to provide interest-free loans to large-scale commercial farmers under a new government financing scheme aimed at enhancing food security and addressing supply chain challenges. The...

FEATURE STORY: Ruth Ajuna is living proof of how determination and access to the right financial support can transform lives. A farmer and entrepreneur from Hoima District, Ruth has cultivated a...

Uganda's agricultural sector has made remarkable progress in enhancing productivity, boosting export revenues, and improving the livelihoods of farmers, as detailed in a recent status report on the NRM Manifesto...

The Danish Embassy in Uganda, has launched the installation of solar-powered irrigation systems across the country to transform agriculture, empower smallholder farmers, and enhance resilience to climate change. Valued at...

Senegal has been selected as the host country for the world-class Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum 2025 Summit, the first time ever the country is hosting the annual summit. The...

In a major push to meet the European Union’s new coffee trade regulations, the government has registered upto 170,000 coffee farmers within the first two weeks of a nationwide initiative....

President Museveni has officially launched the Four-Acre Model in Greater Kibale, emphasizing its potential to transform the livelihoods of farmers in the region. His visit began with a tour of...

FEATURE STORY: Muhawiyah Mukasa, a standout winner of the 2023 Best Farmers Competition, is redefining rabbit farming and dragon fruit cultivation in Uganda on his farm, Kapeeka Agro and Livestock...

Yara East Africa has held a pivotal training session at Eureka Hotel, Kampala, aimed at enhancing the expertise of government fertilizer inspectors from Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and...