Agriculture

The government has disclosed its plan to plant at least 100,000 hectares of palm oil plantation in the country. This comes after a spike in the demand for edible oils that has caused an increase in imports as well. On top of replacing imports, the government also aims at heightening the growth of sunflower, sesame, and soya beans. “The government policy ...

SERERE DISTRICT: The international fisheries day celebrations started early for the fish farmers is Serere. This followed the decision by the government to extend financial support to them worth shs70m. The funds will be received in fingerlings worth shs40m on top of three fish ponds that will be constructed at a cost of shs30m. Yesterday, Akure fish farmers in Kamusala ...

Fruits and vegetable farmers have demonstrated worry that the increased use of chemical pesticides may affect the export viability of their products. They also said these chemicals coils as well affect and harm those who buy these fruits in terms of health. The farmers said in an interview that the lack of food safety laws leaves a lot to be ...

The minister of Agriculture, Frank Tumwebaze has commissioned the Egypt-Uganda ultra-joint model farm. The farm has started producing meat that is set to be exported. The model farm, also known as NEC Farm Katonga is located in Kasozi in Gomba district boasting 9 square miles of land. The National Enterprise Corporation developed it to promote the production of meat for ...

According to the latest reports from Kayonza Growers Tea factory, the former General Manager, Mercial Asiimwe has bounced back as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He replaces George Mugabe who has been the chairman since 2017. According to the tea factory’s Secretary Kenneth Mutabaruka, the newly elected Directors of the company elected Asiimwe. This happened in a meeting held ...