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Groundnut production: A big driver of nutrition

Uganda, May 4 -- The main reason Gerald Ssendaula, a former minister of Finance, grows groundnuts is to have them as part of the diet in his household at Kyabbogo village in Masaka City. "I grow them ... Read More


Take good care of the soil in your garden

Uganda, May 4 -- Nothing is perhaps more important to the farmer than good quality soil. It is the medium in which plants are anchored and it is the main source of their nutrients. All farmers want to... Read More


Rear poultry for meat production

Uganda, May 4 -- Each chicken breed has unique characteristics and growth potential. Some breeds are known for their fast growth rates, while others may take longer to reach maturity. Popular meat chi... Read More


Coffee farmers are all smiles over rising prices

Uganda, April 30 -- Coffee farmers in different parts of the country are all smiles following an upsurge in coffee prices. Currently, the farm gate price of a kilogramme of Robusta coffee (FAQ or Kas... Read More


Growing beans for income and improved nutrition

Uganda, April 27 -- There is a high value market for any food crop that conforms to the correct production standards. When farmers grow the beans and handle them carefully they stand a high chance of ... Read More


Farm thefts and their effect on farming

Uganda, April 27 -- Farm thefts are mainly a phenomenon of small-scale farming where people operate on small plots of land in crowded communities. It mostly takes place in situations where some people... Read More


How farmers use ancient methods to preserve seeds

Uganda, April 20 -- Farming has been carried out for thousands of years and mankind has all along been struggling to overcome pests. Any organism that is destructive to crops may be described as a pes... Read More


More education for farmers' needs

Uganda, April 20 -- If agriculture is the backbone of our country's economy, there ought to be sufficient evidence to show that we are paying corresponding attention to the sector's development. Agric... Read More


More education for farmers needs

Uganda, April 20 -- If agriculture is the backbone of our country's economy, there ought to be sufficient evidence to show that we are paying corresponding attention to the sector's development. Agric... Read More


Proper milk handling leads to good marketing

Uganda, April 13 -- Milk production is one of the major reasons for keeping cows. Milk is said to be nature's best food especially for babies. It is recommended to be part of the diet in every home fo... Read More