Uganda: Bobi Pledges Stable Coffee Prices for Farmers in Bukomansimbi

National Unity Platform presidential flag bearer Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has pledged to stabilise coffee prices if elected President, saying farmers must benefit fairly from one… Read more »

Uganda: Consumers Turn to Agroecological Foods During Festive Season

As families across East Africa head to markets to stock up on food for the festive season, nutritionists and agroecology advocates are urging consumers to reflect not just on… Read more »

Uganda: Luweero Coffee Park Excites Leaders, Farmers

Luweero District is poised for a major agro-industrial boost following President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's approval of the USD 160 million Luwero Coffee Park, a joint investment… Read more »

Uganda: Masaka Youth Remind Museveni of Unfulfilled Shs 450m Coffee Pledge

Youth in Masaka District have reminded President Museveni of a Shs 450 million pledge he made two years ago to support their coffee farming initiative, saying the commitment has… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Praises Masaka's Infrastructure, Urges Farmers to Embrace Modern Agriculture

President Museveni has commended the progress made in social and economic infrastructure development in Masaka City and the surrounding district, citing improved road networks,… Read more »

Uganda: Stakeholders Call for Coordinated Agricultural Advisory Services to Break Extension Silos

Government officials, development partners, researchers, civil society actors, and private sector players have called for urgent reforms to Uganda's agricultural extension system,… Read more »

Uganda: Rukungiri Musicians Find New Rhythm in Piggery Farming With Microfinance Support Centre Backing

Once celebrated for entertaining crowds at local functions, a group of singers in Katobo, Rukungiri District, has rewritten its story--swapping microphones for farm tools and music… Read more »

Uganda: Government Supplies 20,000 Litres of Acaricide to Protect Livestock in High-Risk Districts

The Government has procured 20,000 litres of Deltamethrin acaricide worth Shs 2.4 billion to protect livestock farmers in high-risk districts from trypanosomiasis, a vector-borne… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Cotton Farmers Decry Climate Change, Low Prices, Call for Government Intervention

Cotton farmers in Kasese District have raised fresh concerns over climate change and falling market prices, warning that the twin challenges are threatening the survival of one of… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Begins Distribution of Improved Poultry, Goat and Pig Breeds in Busoga

The government has started rolling out improved livestock breeds in Busoga after a long delay, with Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga accusing officials of diverting animals… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Launches First Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference in China's Qingdao City

Uganda has launched its first Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China, in a historic move aimed at boosting bilateral trade and… Read more »

Uganda: Mobi Kills Suspected Pig Thief in Buikwe

Police in Buikwe District are investigating an incident in which an unidentified man was beaten to death by a mob after he was allegedly found with a stolen pig. Read more »

Uganda: Buliisa Farmers Threaten to Demonstrate Over Elephant Incursions

Farming communities neighbouring Murchison Falls National Park (MFNP) in Buliisa district have threatened to demonstrate during a presidential visit over repeated elephant… Read more »

Uganda: All Is Set for the Singleton's Chef's Table With Chef Andrew

December is on, and as it has been for years, this is the perfect time to celebrate life's finer pleasures. It is also the ideal moment to host another edition of The Singleton's… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Hailed As Meta Plant Unveils New Offices to Boost Farm Mechanisation

The Government of Uganda has been commended for its continued support towards agricultural mechanisation and the transformation of the farming sector, as Meta Plant and Equipment… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, WFP Sign Agreement to Establish Global Fleet Hub in Kampala

Uganda has taken a major step toward strengthening regional humanitarian logistics after signing a landmark amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Unveils Special WFP Number Plates to Boost Faster Humanitarian Response

Uganda has launched special UN/World Food Programme (WFP) vehicle number plates designed to speed up humanitarian operations across Africa, marking a major milestone in the… Read more »

Uganda: MAAIF Launches Shs210bn Initiative to Boost Farmers' Productivity in 15 Districts

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has launched a £45 million (about Shs214 billion) to modernise agriculture. Read more »

Uganda: 'Meatings' Returns This December, Promises Bigger, Bolder BBQ Experience

After a successful October edition, Tusker Cider is reigniting the flame with yet another exciting instalment of its signature outdoor barbecue experience, "Meatings, Meat, Friends… Read more »

Uganda: Peasants Party's Robert Kasibante Decries Regional Inequality

National Peasants Party presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has raised concerns about what he describes as persistent regional imbalance in Uganda, arguing that several areas… Read more »

Uganda: WFP Strategic Plan Targets Major Shift in Karamoja From Aid to Local Food Systems

The World Food Programme (WFP) has unveiled its 2026-2030 Country Strategic Plan (CSP), marking a decisive shift from emergency food aid to sustainable development, with Karamoja… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Drums Up Kanungu Tea Farmers

President Museveni has pledged government support for tea farmers in Kanungu District, announcing plans to establish a special fund to help growers access affordable fertilisers. Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Vows to Protect Fishermen, Attacks NRM Governance in Bwondha

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential candidate Nathan Nandala Mafabi has promised to protect fishing communities from government crackdowns, accusing the ruling National… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Piggery Sector Gears Up for Growth Ahead of December Symposium

Uganda's piggery sector is set for expansion as Gudie Leisure Farm prepares to host the second Piggery Cottage Industry Symposium on December 8, 2025, at its Najjera II premises in… Read more »

Uganda: Experts - Hazardous Pesticides Threaten Ugandan Farms, Food Safety, and Public Health

Environmental experts, public health specialists, and agricultural officers are calling on the government of Uganda to urgently ban the importation and circulation of highly… Read more »