By Joshua Kato The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has selected macadamia as one of the money crops. According to Dr…
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One of the challenges facing rabbit farmers is feeding them to achieve the right weight at the right age. Rabbits grow to 3kg in…
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To practise organic farming, farms need a lot of preparations. AMFRI Farms, for example, uses the biodynamic system, an advanced form of organic agriculture,…
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Cut open a papaya fruit and immediately the orange to pink flesh surrounding black beady seeds set the taste buds racing. The bright orange…
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As farmers struggle to increase production, they continue to be frustrated by fake seeds being sold on the market. As a result, many farmers…
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In Uganda, Irish potatoes are mainly grown in the districts of Kabale, Kisoro, Nebbi, Kasese, Mbale Kapchorwa, and areas around Mt. Rwenzori. This is…
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Cabbages are an important vegetable in Uganda. According to vegetable farmer Abbey Kazibwe, cabbages are an emerging money crop because of the widening market…
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Moringa, also referred to as a ‘supermarket on a trunk’, is potentially one of earth’s most valuable plants. In addition to serving as a…
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Cauliflower is becoming a popular vegetable among the urban elite. However, it remains unknown to the average Ugandan. For a long time, most of…
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Quick facts The Egyptians were the first people to grow apples. The apple was introduced in England by the Romans over 2000 years ago.…