It is abright morning on Thursday10, 2019 with no signs of rain visible in the skies. I and a colleague embark on a journey to Katindigo, a village located in Mpigi district about 15 kilometers off Kayabwe town along the Kampala–Masaka Road. Kayabwe, a town where the Equator line passes
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Kenya’s eateries are reeling from an acute shortage of Irish potatoes with the Agriculture ministry putting the supply gap at 1.7 million metric tones, Business Daily reports. The deficit has pushed up the price of the commodity by at least 25 per cent as hotels and households turn to imports.
Read MoreAgriculture can provide jobs to Uganda’s unemployed youth if well harnessed, according to the 12th Uganda Economic Update published late last year 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 the
Read MoreThe government has procured brand new tractors for farmer groups across the country. The tractors, under the bran name, ‘New Holland’were purchased through the National Agricultural Advisory services (NAADS) to cement efforts aimed at mechanizing agriculture and improving farm productivity. Numbering 110, the tractors, which will be officially handed over
Read MoreBy REUTERS Kampala A Ugandan company has started using blockchain, the technology behind virtual currency Bitcoin, to certify shipments of coffee to try to meet growing demand from consumers for more information about where products have come from. Carico Café Connoisseur said the move could help to boost farmers’ incomes,
Read MoreMeteorological Authority: Don’t Plant Now, Normal Rainfall Season Yet To Set In
It has been raining in various parts of the country for the most part of this month, something that has left farmers confused on whether the normal rainfall season has started. In fact, some farmers have already started planting various crops. However, Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) says the rainfall
Read MoreBrian Babeyo: Young Statistician Changing The Face Of Uganda’s Farming Business
He is young, determined and passionate about farming. The youthful farmer is popular on social media due to his inspiring posts accompanied by photos about the various farming enterprises he is engaged in. Brian Babeyo, 24, is changing the face of farming in Uganda. He doesn’t have a professional background
Read MoreHow 26 Year Old Entrepreneur Is Changing Lives Of 1,000 Women Coffee Farmers
dfcu bank in partnership with Monitor Publication Limited’s Daily Monitor and Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) have been running a program dubbed ‘Rising Woman’ aimed at recognizing, celebrating and promoting a culture of mentorship among women in business. Nakayenze Sandra emerged as the third runner up in the Rising Woman proposal
Read MoreKisoro Youth Reveals How He Earns Cash From Mushroom Growing
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
Read MoreGov’t Condemns Replacing Natural Forests With Eucalyptus, Pine
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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