Agriculture

Stakeholders in the agricultural sector have collaborated to produce a book that outlines 50 technologies and 11 essential pillars aimed at assisting farmers in improving regenerative practices throughout Africa. Titled...

The African Union Kampala Summit of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP) will be held from January 9 to 11, 2025 at the Speke Resort. Women constitute the majority...

Entrepreneurs have been urged to adopt value addition practices as a gateway to tap into the lucrative trade opportunities locally and across the region. The call was made during the...

More than 200 plant species are currently undergoing extensive experimental trials to validate their medicinal properties. This was revealed by a researcher at the Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute within the...

PostBank Uganda has been selected to provide interest-free loans to large-scale commercial farmers under a new government financing scheme aimed at enhancing food security and addressing supply chain challenges. The...

FEATURE STORY: Ruth Ajuna is living proof of how determination and access to the right financial support can transform lives. A farmer and entrepreneur from Hoima District, Ruth has cultivated a...

Uganda's agricultural sector has made remarkable progress in enhancing productivity, boosting export revenues, and improving the livelihoods of farmers, as detailed in a recent status report on the NRM Manifesto...

The Danish Embassy in Uganda, has launched the installation of solar-powered irrigation systems across the country to transform agriculture, empower smallholder farmers, and enhance resilience to climate change. Valued at...

Senegal has been selected as the host country for the world-class Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum 2025 Summit, the first time ever the country is hosting the annual summit. The...

In a major push to meet the European Union’s new coffee trade regulations, the government has registered upto 170,000 coffee farmers within the first two weeks of a nationwide initiative....