dfcu Bank has launched a new agriculture programme dubbed the dfcu Bank Foundation. The programme will strengthen support for Uganda’s farmers and improve the …
Farmers
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When you visit Zeus Agro farm in Bulambuli, one of the first things you notice is the organised, well-maintained rice fields, and the modern …
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As farming in Uganda becomes more commercialised, modern tools like tractor cultivators are proving essential in increasing productivity and reducing labour costs. They not …
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Jozonia Mbambu, a rice farmer in Kasese, knows that the journey from paddy to plate is more than just planting and harvesting. Owning her …
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Sugarcane farmers in Masindi district are demanding the immediate enforcement of a district council resolution passed in March last year, which called for the …
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Despite Uganda’s tea brands achieving impressive prices at the Mombasa Tea Auction, some selling above a dollar per kilogramme, a harsh reality persists in …
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The Chinese deputy ambassador to Uganda, Fan Xuecheng, has implored Busoga farmers to exploit their vast agricultural enterprises and tap into the existing free …
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For any serious rice farmer, a rice thresher is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. The machine simplifies the tedious post-harvest process by …
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Africa remains one of the most food-insecure continents in the world, a paradox given its vast arable land and favourable climatic conditions. Even countries …
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Change Makers
How Terraces Can Help Farmers On Hilly Areas Tap Water
by Umar Nsubugaby Umar NsubugaFarmers in hilly regions often face unique challenges when it comes to water access and soil management. With steep slopes, rainwater tends to run …