Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The number of farmers using inorganic fertilizers in Uganda is still low due to the wrong perception and limited access. Dr. Henry Nakalet Opolot, the Commissioner in charge of the Agriculture Cluster Development Program in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries says that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers in Uganda are wrongly applying inorganic fertilizers which has led to pollution and reduction in crop productivity. According to Imelda Kanzomba principal agriculture officer in the Agriculture Ministry, farmers are depleting about 1.2 percent of the soil nutrients annually due to wrong use of …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The uncontrolled usage of agrochemicals to boost productivity and control pests in Sembabule district is taking a huge toll on water sources and plants. Simon Byarugaba, the Sembabule District Agricultural Officer, says they are currently struggling to control the increasing use inorganic fertilizers, pesticide …
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