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Studies show Uganda has one of the highest soil nutrient depletion rates in the world Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The African Development Bank Group’s Board of Directors has approved a project that seeks to procure 60,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer for 400,000 Ugandan smallholder farmers over the next three …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A team of researchers have embarked on a new study in which they will develop a digital tool to help farmers conduct forecasts to enable them make informed decisions on when to plant and make other decisions on the farm. The researchers who are …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Danish government has, through the Danish Development Agency (DANIDA), together with other organisations in Uganda and Denmark launched the Integrated Grain Handling Project for rural communities to help farmers improve standards. This follows recent incidents regarding the quality of grain, mainly maize.  The …

Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Nwoya district have rolled out the mass production of Macadamia trees to conserve the environment from the adverse effects of climate change. The initiative also seeks to promote nutrition and enhance household income among the farmers through the sale and consumption of …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buliisa Farmers Capacity Building Project, initiated by Pure Grow Africa Limited with significant support from McDermott, celebrated the graduation of 1,500 farmers on Aug.30. The farmers underwent transformational training that encompassed areas such as land and seedling preparation, crop production and care, post-harvest processes, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buliisa Farmers Capacity Building Project, initiated by Pure Grow Africa Limited with significant support from McDermott, celebrated the graduation of 1,500 farmers on Aug.30, officials said in a news release. The farmers underwent transformational training that encompassed areas such as land and seedling preparation, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts and market leaders have given a viewpoint as to why large dealers in Irish potato products in Uganda feed their customers on imported potatoes, even when there seem to be plenty grown locally. A study of the market shows that potato crisps, chips …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Acholi Subregion are expected to tap knowledge on some of the latest innovations in farming as the Northern Uganda Agricultural Expo returns to Gulu City. The second edition of the agricultural exhibition kicked off on Wednesday in Pece Stadium in Gulu City …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parish Development Model-PDM beneficiaries in Kasese district have been discouraged from investing money into cotton growing. Kasese district is one of the leading producers of cotton in the entire country but the State Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Godfrey Kabyanga says that cotton growing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the importance of food security continues to gain attention, farmers are increasingly adopting appropriate technologies to meet the growing demand. In the case of dairy cattle farmers, any delay in milk production can impact their revenue. The production cycle begins with the cow …