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By Joshua Kato  The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has selected macadamia as one of the money crops. According to Dr…

One of the challenges facing rabbit farmers is feeding them to achieve the right weight at the right age.  Rabbits grow to 3kg in…

To practise organic farming, farms need a lot of preparations. AMFRI Farms, for example, uses the biodynamic system, an advanced form of organic agriculture,…

Cut open a papaya fruit and immediately the orange to pink flesh surrounding black beady seeds set the taste buds racing. The bright orange…

As farmers struggle to increase production, they continue to be frustrated by fake seeds being sold on the market. As a result, many farmers…

In Uganda, Irish potatoes are mainly grown in the districts of Kabale, Kisoro, Nebbi, Kasese, Mbale Kapchorwa, and areas around Mt. Rwenzori. This is…

Cabbages are an important vegetable in Uganda. According to vegetable farmer Abbey Kazibwe, cabbages are an emerging money crop because of the widening market…

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…

Cauliflower is becoming a popular vegetable among the urban elite. However, it remains unknown to the average Ugandan. For a long time, most of…

Quick facts The Egyptians were the first people to grow apples. The apple was introduced in England by the Romans over 2000 years ago.…