Uganda: Land Scarcity Fuels Disputes Among Farmers and Pastoralists in Buliisa

Farmers and pastoralists in Buliisa are locked in growing tension as limited land continues to pit crop cultivation against cattle grazing. Read more »

Uganda: Mafabi Promises Agricultural Reforms, Jobs for Youth If Elected

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag bearer Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged major reforms in agriculture, job creation, and anti-corruption efforts after being nominated for… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Lauds Greater Kibaale Farmers for Embracing Four Acre Model Farming

President Museveni has revealed government plans to scale up the implementation of the four acre model for more households in the entire Bunyoro sub region after partial success of… Read more »

Uganda: Kabarole Farmers Embrace Modern Farming Practices to Mitigate Climate Change Effects

Farmers in Kabarole District, located along the scenic Rwenzori highlands, are embracing modern farming practices to fight the growing impacts of climate change. Read more »

Uganda: Govt, WFP Roll Out 'Nutri-Bus' to Feed Karamoja's Children

The Government of Uganda, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) and Lions Club International, has launched the Nutri-School Bus, a new initiative aimed at fighting… Read more »

Uganda: Police Crack Down On Cattle Theft in South Kyoga Region, 10 Suspects Arrested

Security agencies in the South Kyoga Region have intensified operations against cattle theft, resulting in the arrest of 10 suspects and the recovery of 32 stolen cows. Read more »

Uganda: Journalists Trained On Land Rights and Agroecology As Uganda Faces Growing Food System Threats

The Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers' Forum (ESAFF Uganda) has trained journalists on land rights and agroecology, in an initiative aimed at strengthening reporting… Read more »

Uganda: Cattle Compensation Consultation Committee Concludes Exercise in Teso

The Teso Cattle Rehabilitation Committee has concluded its consultation exercise in the region, wrapping up the process with a meeting in Soroti City that included cattle claimants… Read more »

Uganda: Yara Uganda Rewards Top Retailers in Its Loyalty Program

Yara Uganda has recognized and rewarded outstanding agro-retailers under its flagship loyalty initiative, the YaraConnect program. The event, held in Masaka, celebrated retailers… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Boosts Greater Luweero Farmers With Agricultural Inputs

The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has delivered agricultural inputs worth millions of shillings to farmers in the Greater Luweero region as part of… Read more »

Africa: Young Poets Lead Change for Africa's Sustainable Food Systems

As the world battles the crises of climate change, and conventional food systems, Uganda's learners are preparing to raise their voices in a powerful way, through poetry. Read more »

Uganda: Bunyoro Kingdom , Encot Microfinance Ink MOU to Promote Soya Bean Farming

The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (BKK) in partnership with ENCOT microfinance ltd have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a bid to promote soya bean farming as a short-term… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda,South Korea Launch Shs 14.8 Bn Rice Seed Project

Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), has partnered with South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), to launch the… Read more »

Uganda: Aavishkaar Capital Invests $5m in Horizon Group to Boost African Spice Exports

In a major boost to Africa's agricultural exports, Aavishkaar Capital, a part of the Aavishkaar Group renowned for its entrepreneurship-led, impact-driven investment approach, has… Read more »

Africa: East Africa's Largest Fish Feed Factory in Buikwe Touted As Game-Changer for Uganda's Aquaculture

President Museveni has commissioned the De Heus Fish Feed Factory in Njeru, Buikwe District, marking a major milestone for Uganda's aquaculture sector and broader agricultural… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Food Systems Forum Opens With Call for Agricultural Transformation

Africa's agricultural leaders, policymakers, and youth innovators have opened the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025 (AFSF) with a message that the continent must move from fragmented… Read more »

Uganda: Masheda Foods Opens Uganda's First Catfish Processing Factory

Uganda's aquaculture industry received a major boost on Saturday as Masheda Foods Limited officially unveiled its state-of-the-art catfish processing facility in Buyala, Mpigi… Read more »

Uganda: Bugiri Youth Embrace Mushroom Farming As a Path to Economic Empowerment

- The youth of Musongola village in Kapyanga Sub-County, Bugiri district, are finding hope and economic resilience through mushroom farming, transforming past struggles into… Read more »

Uganda: Iso Takes Over Wetland Fish Farming Project After Years of Stagnation

The government has transferred management of its wetland fish farming project from the Ministry of Water and Environment to the Internal Security Organisation (ISO), following… Read more »

Uganda: Northern Uganda Agriculture and Trade Show Kicks Off in Gulu

The 4th Northern Uganda Agriculture and Trade Show has opened its doors to exhibitors and farmers from across the region, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda to Showcase Fruits At Spain's Ifema Expo in Historic First

Uganda is set to make its inaugural appearance at one of the world's largest fresh produce expos, the Fruit Attraction Expo in Ifema Madrid. Read more »

Uganda: Nema Defends Luweero Sugar Factory in Pollution Row

The National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) has rejected accusations that Victoria Sugar Factory in Luweero District is polluting the environment, saying investigations… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Lauds Kibaale Farmer for Wealth Creation Through Four-Acre Modal Farming System

The Minister of State for Transport, Fred Byamukama, has praised Dr Richard Lubega for promoting wealth creation in Kibaale District through a four-acre modal farming system,… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Warns Small-Scale Farmers Against Venturing Into Tea Farming

President Museveni has cautioned farmers with small land holdings against engaging in tea cultivation, citing the potential challenges associated with the crop. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Announces Plan to Turn Demonstration Farms Into 4-Acre Model Centres of Excellence

President Museveni has unveiled a new national initiative to transform his demonstration farms into centres of excellence for the 4-acre agricultural model, in a bid to eliminate… Read more »