seeds

By Umar Nsubuga Tomatoes are one of the most important vegetables in Uganda. Many farmers are therefore tempted to grow them all year round.…

By Umar Nsubuga Gideon Zakke, an agronomist says farmers can harvest a lot of money by growing good quality seeds.  He says most farmers do not…

By Umar Nsubuga Any farmer worth his salt will tell you that good seed begets good breed. In crops, it is important to preserve…

By Prossy Nandudu To ensure the availability of quality planting seed, especially in the second planting season of 2024, 10 seed companies on Thursday,…

By Prossy Nandudu Farmers growing and producing traditional or indigenous seed are calling for support from the government to increase production. Although the traditional…

By Herbert Musoke The ministry of Agriculture, animal industry and fisheries has stored over 7000 local seed varieties to promote indigenous food growing in Uganda.…

By Ibrahim Ruhweza Over the past few years, there has been increasing tension over indigenous foods and seeds. Food experts say they are declining…

By AFP Crop production has plummeted in fertile Cuba as aid for farmers from a government grappling with tough sanctions and the worst economic…

By Umar Nsubuga Selection of good quality planting material begins with selecting the coffee species suitable for the local climate. Arabica coffee does well…