Browsing by Author "ssali, Michael. J"

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    Biotech crops help African countries
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-07-15) ssali, Michael. J
    It was reported in this column last month that maize, cassava, and cotton farmers in North Eastern Tanzania, had appealed to senior government officials to give them Genetically Modified (GM) crops to plant in order to avoid persistent crop failure.
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    Diary farmers to improve production
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-08-12) ssali, Michael. J
    Over 30 milk collection centers in Uganda have been transformed into vibrant business hubs where small-scale dairy farmers can access inputs and services for improved milk production, quick market access, and better prices.
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    Farmers must access loans
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-07-29) ssali, Michael. J
    One of the reasons most of our smallholder farmers are stuck in poverty is lack of access to credit. Yet it is not easy for any individual or financial institution to lend money to apoor person whose business is as risky as rain fed farming.
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    Masaka diocese boosts agriculture
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-07-29) ssali, Michael. J
    Masaka Diocesan Development Organization (MADDO) has embarked on strengthening the capacity of its agricultural field staff in order to increase milk production and to preserve the milk in value added products.
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    Post-harvest's very important
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-07-22) ssali, Michael. J
    The ongoing campaign for increased agricultural production in Uganda has tended to overshadow the ever present and equally important post-harvest component.
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    Tanzania, Uganda cross border farming launched
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-08-12) ssali, Michael. J
    A cross-border farming programme involving part of Tanzania and Uganda has been launched in Mutukula Town with the construction of a community hall.