Ugandans are increasingly thinking outside the box to supplement their meager monthly salaries. Youth unemployment has also forced many into business, thus making Uganda one of the most enterprising countries globally. In Uganda, over 400,000 young people enter the job market annually yet a mere 9,000 new jobs are created
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The Ugandan Government through the National Forest Authority (NFA) is worried about the recurrent replacement of natural forests with eucalyptus and pine trees in many parts of the country including wetlands. Tom Okello Obong, the Executive Directorof NFA has indicated that in some areas, people have reached the extent
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Banana (commonly known as matooke in Uganda) is one of the major food security crops in Uganda as the crop supplies food to people almost all the time. Besides food, bananas in Uganda and East Africa are used to produce local brew, and these crops also supplement animal feeds. BANANA
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Dairy farming is a profitable venture in Uganda. In fact, some areas don’t have a enough supply of milk. Are you pondering getting into dairy farming business? These tips come in handy. When buying a cow you need to be careful not to buy a good looking cow but low
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The Government of Uganda through Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has procured and delivered 3000 bicycles to support at least two lead farmers per village in 15 districts. While handing over the bicycles to lead farmers in Namutumba District today, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries,
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Uganda has received a grant of sh16 billion to boost exports of coffee and cocoa to the European Union and other global markets. Finance minister Matia Kasaija and the EU head of delegation Attilio Pacifici signed the financing grant agreement this morning in Kampala. The grant for a project
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According to The World's Healthiest Foods Magazine, Tomatoes are excellent source of vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum and vitamin K. They are also a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus. Additionally, they are
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Cassava cultivation is an annual activity for many farmers both in Uganda and other Cassava growing Countries. This is basically because it is a major commodity first in the diet of many farming families and secondly because of its resilience even in very bad weather condition. However, good cassava cultivation
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Agriculture can provide jobs to Uganda’s unemployed youth if well harnessed, according to the twelfth Uganda Economic Update published on November 20, 2018 by the World Bank. The report, “Developing Uganda’s Agri-Food System for Inclusive Economic Growth,” notes that the sector’s economic contribution extends well beyond the production sector into
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UK researchers have developed an early warning system to prevent the crops of African farmers from being devastated. The Pest Risk Information Service (Prise) combines temperature data and weather forecasts with computer models. It then sends farmers a mobile phone alert so that they can take precautions. It is hoped
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