By Beatrice Nakibuuka For many Ugandan households, poultry farming is more than just a side activity. Chickens provide eggs and meat for the family table […]
Category: FARMING
Sugarcane Growing in Busoga: Sweet profits, bitter questions
By Beatrice Nakibuuka For many years, sugarcane has shaped daily life in the Busoga sub-region. From Kamuli and Mayuge to Jinja, Bugiri and Buyende, endless […]
How chicken litter can boost crop yields
By Beatrice Nakibuuka Many farmers struggle with declining soil fertility, compacted soils, and reduced productivity, bitter consequences of overreliance on synthetic fertilisers. Though effective in […]
Nalweyiso’s gains from rabbit farming
By Lilian Ntege When Olivia Nalweyiso and her husband bought a small piece of land in Mwererwe, Matugga, two years ago, they envisioned a quiet […]
Dairy goat farming: Uganda’s untapped opportunity
By Beatrice Nakibuuka Goat farming is quietly transforming rural Uganda. With rising demand for meat and milk, small-scale farmers are finding goats not just a […]
Exploring the world of fish rearing in Uganda
By Lilian Ntege Fish rearing, also known as aquaculture, is one of Uganda’s fastest-growing agricultural ventures. With dwindling stocks in natural lakes due to overfishing […]
How to use fertilisers without harming the soil
By Beatrice Nakibuuka The good news is that it is possible to enjoy the benefits of fertilisers while protecting your soil. Here are some strategies farmers can […]
What you should know about fertiliser use
By Beatrice Nakibuuka In the heart of Uganda’s farmlands—from the maize-rich plains of Masindi, Mubende, Kiboga, Kasanda, and Luwero in the Central region, and Kakumiro […]
How to succeed at tomato farming in Uganda
By Beatrice Nakibuuka Tomatoes are among the most widely consumed vegetables in Uganda and globally. Whether in homes, restaurants, markets or export chains, tomatoes are […]
Indigenous seeds can grow in foreign soils
By Beatrice Nakibuuka As Uganda faces growing pressure from climate change, shifting rainfall patterns, and increasing land scarcity, farmers are venturing into new regions and […]