Coffee prefers well-drained and aerated soils to a depth of at least 1.5m and 3m in drier areas. It does well in humus-rich, lightly …
Joshua Kato
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Mubango village, about 2km away from Wakiso town, 25km from Kampala city, is beautifully green. “Organic is the source of life,” says Elizabeth Joy …
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Uses A dual-purpose forage legume traditionally grown in Kenya as a pulse crop for human consumption. Flowers and immature pods are used as a …
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Bees are kept for the production of honey, other bee products, such as propolis and the services they offer to farmers like pollination. Uses …
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Agribusiness
Women, Youth Processing Banana Fibers Into Hair Extensions
by Joshua Katoby Joshua KatoThe textile industry is researching on the possibility to turn banana fiber into extensions for human hair in Uganda, Kimani Muturi, the managing director …
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Before beginning the construction of a new fish pond, carefully consider the design. A properly designed and constructed pond will be easily managed and …
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Heat oestrus or the ‘heat period’ is the period when a female animal will allow a male to mate with her and is when …
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Agribusiness
Grow Pakchong 1 Super Napier for improved livestock production and income generation
by Joshua Katoby Joshua KatoDairy cattle rearing is facing challenges in many areas of Uganda that are key to milk production for a range of reasons. Mainly, the …
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“We can do this slowly by slowly, if we put all our thoughts to it,” Rachael Amol, an urban farmer pointed out as the …
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The cosmetics sector in Uganda has been growing in the last few years. Large and small cosmetics processing units have been set up. Additionally, …