agriculture

Uganda’s rich landscapes and fertile soils make it an agricultural haven. However, despite its vast potential, many farmers struggle to produce high-quality crops in …

The misuse of pesticides in agriculture has reached alarming levels, especially in rural-urban farming communities, raising concerns among health experts, environmentalists and farmers. This …

Agricultural experts have expressed concerns over the existing gap between extension workers and farmers across the country.   They say, a total of 7,000 …

By Umar Nsubuga Agriculture is the lifeblood of Uganda’s economy, essential for food security and poverty alleviation. With over 70% of the population engaged …

By Herbert Musoke The Government of Uganda has signed a deal with the Netherlands to promote agriculture as a way of increasing household income …

By Umar Nsubuga Yacon, a root vegetable native to the Andes, has been steadily gaining popularity due to its health benefits and adaptability to …

By Alhaj Kaddunabbi Ibrahim Lubega Reference is made to a story that appeared in one of the daily newspapers on July 19, 2024, titled …

By Umar Nsubuga The youth had better embrace agriculture because of the emerging new challenges such as the increasing population, hunger, climate change and …

By Ritah Mukasa The major economic activity of Masaka district is agriculture with the major cash crops grown being matooke, sweet potatoes, pineapples and …

New Vision’s Herbert Musoke brings you reactions from the public regarding the passing of the 2024/25 budget on agriculture. James Kabiito, commercial farmer, Masaka …