Maize

Pest is an organism that is a nuisance to crops. It can cause the eventual loss of the crop if it is not tackled …

To develop a good weed control strategy, one has to know the weed types involved. Additionally, for better control of weeds, farmers need to …

By Prossy Nandudu The selling of maize from the gardens without proper harvesting, drying, testing and packaging is one of the reasons most grain …

The fall armyworm is a heavy feeder, which quickly destroys the maize crop. If not checked, it can destroy an entire crop. It can …

By Prossy Nandudu The Uganda National Bureau of Standards has issued new standards that maize exporters must meet before exporting their grains. The standards …

By Prossy Nandudu Following the outcry of scarcity of maize seed in the country, Uganda Prisons Services has listed places where farmers can access …

By Prossy Nandudu At the start of August this year, the Uganda National Meteorology Authority (UNMA) announced the onset of rains for the second …

By Joshua Kato -Thresh or shell your crops in a proper way. It is important for farmers to minimize damage to grains during threshing/shelling …

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxin produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus. The fungus can be recognized by a gray-green or yellow-green mold growing …