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Item Thoughts on the bio-technology law(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-14) Ssali, J MichaelLast week, the Parliament of Uganda passed the Biotechnology and Bio-safety Bill into law. This should be welcome news for farmers and all those interested in the economic growth of the country.Item Scaling down food migration welcome(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-21) Ssali, J MichaelUganda joined the rest of the world last Monday this week to mark World Food Day. The activities took place at Karengyere Demonstration Farm in Rubanda District under the theme: "Change the future of migration. Invest on Food Security and Rural Development".Item Agric minister decries soil erosion(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-21) Ssali, J MichaelThe Minister if Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, Vincent Ssempijja has decried the ongoing massive soil erosion in Kabale District.Item Farmers to benefit from Shs900m grant(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-21) Mumbere, MorisLutheran World Relief (LWR) has initiated a partnership with Bukonzo organic farmer's cooperative Union to fund agricultural projects in the region supporting Arabica coffee farming.Item Iganga farmers fail to get market for fruit seedlings(New Vision, 2018-04-25) Bikala, MosesA group of farmers in Iganga district has failed to secure market for thiusands of fruit seedlings. " Its surprising that people refuse to buy items with in their localities and go elsewhere," Farmer.Item Farmers seek ginger processing plant(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-14) Sabano, JessicaThe rising demand for ginger in Uganda, Congo and Sudan has prompted farmers in Mukono to create an association that is intended to boost their produce.Item Uganda set for coffee auction.(New Vision, 2017-08-22) New Vision PubliccationAs part of government's effort to encourage farmers to maintain the good quality of coffee beans, African fine coffee Association (AFCA), under the auspices of Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), is organising a training for coffee farmers in Uganda,Item Govt introduces 32 disease resistant crop varieties(New Vision, 2018-05-17) Agaba, JohnThe Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Vincent Ssempijja yesterday said the Government had released 32 disease-resistant and nutrition-enhanced varieties to ensure increased farm productivity. Some of the crop varieties include maize, cassava and beans which farmers can now access and plant and be sure they will get better yields.Item Amuru farmers tipped on hybrid rice(New Vision, 2018-05-04) Ocakacon, JohnisaniRice farmers in Nwoya and Amuru districts have been advised to grow hybrid rice to tap into the international market.Item Uganda's soils must be fed to feed population(New Vision, 2018-04-27) Kato, Joshua; Nandudu, ProssySoil is the base or mother of Agriculture in Uganda, however, most soils in Uganda are dead. They are less productive than they werea few years ago according to Prof. Julius Kitungulu Zaake, a soil scientist. For example, he points out that while one was able to harvest two tonnes of maize from an acre without applying fertilizers in the mid 1990s, it is difficult to achieve that today. Professor Kitungulu trained farmers in soil management at the Harvest Money expo, at Namboole stadium. At the expo, farmers were given tips on how to maintain soil fertility, proper use of fertilizers, choice of crops for which type of soils, how to access experts to do soil testing and sampling among others.Item Farmers trained for Netherlands(New Vision, 2018-05-25) Kato, Joshua; Musoke, HerbertKnow what you grow. Grow what you know. Be known for what you grow," was a statement made by Samuel Iga Zinunula, an entrepreneurship consultant while addressing the 2017 best farmers at Grand Global Hotel Kampala.Item Fall armyworm back(New Vision, 2018-05-04) Kato, JoshuaThe fall armyworm is similar to the common armyworm that has traditionally attacked crops across the world, however it it more ruthless than the latter. "This is terrible, how shall we payback the loans that we took to set up these farms?" farmers lamented.Item Kiwanuka grows food for his schools(New Vision, 2018-05-11) Kato, JoshuaWhen he started his community schools, Rev. Emma Kiwanuka, 57, believed he could feed the hundreds of learners if he became a farmer. The institutions include a nursery school, primary and secondary schools. " I realised if we engaged in farming we could easily reduce the cost of running the schools, "Kiwanuka says.Item Oil seeds improve farmers incomes(Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-21) Ocungi, JuliusBeatrice Akumu has never looked back since she abandoned rice farming for oil seeds such as soybeans and sun flower, writes Ocungi Julius.Item How to harvest, add value to coffee(New Vision, 2018-05-25) Kato, JoshuaToday, we focus on harvesting and storage of coffee. These tips were provided by Lutakome Ssentamu from Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) Dr Pascal Musooli and Dr Godfrey Kagezi from the National Coffee Research Institute.Item Coffee: How to improve aroma in cup, pocket(New Vision, 2018-05-18) Kato, JoshuaCoffee is the backbone of Uganda's Agriculture, even as other crops come on board as income earners. At the harvest Money expo, the two coffee trainings had the highest attendances, with over 1,500 people. The trainings were conducted by Lutakome Ssentamu from Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) as well as Dr Godfrey Kagezi and Dr Pascal Musooli from the National Coffee Research Institute (NACORI). Today, we look at some of the issues discussed at the training.Item Urban farming will save you money(New Vision, 2018-05-11) Kato, JoshuaThere is no space that is too small to use for farming. This the main message preached to people who turned up for training in urban farming during the Harvest Money expo.Item PELUM Uganda's Food Fair showcases and promotes traditional foods.(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-23) Ssejjombwe, IsaacThe annual Indigenous and traditional food fair organised by Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Uganda took place on Friday 20th November 2017 at the Uganda Manufacturers Association conference hall and parking space. The event was conducted under the theme: 'Indigenous and traditional food systems for food sovereignty and rural development.'Item Are GMOs the silver bullet to end hunger in Uganda?(Daily Monitor, 2017-10-18) Atuhairwe, HermanWithout doubt, biotechnology has advantages. Refusal to acknowledge technological developments is like hiding your head in sand dune while a storm gathers. But it remains to be seen if it will be a silver bullet to eradicating hunger in Uganda.Item Armyworm destroys Busoga maize gardens.(New Vision, 2018-05-22) Bita, GeorgePeople are abandoning maize and opting for fish farming and poultry. Maize gardens in Busoga sub-region have again been raided by the fall armyworm, despite many attempts by farmers to fight off the destructive pests.