Why more Ugandan farmers aren’t adopting drought tolerant maize
Maize is one of the most important cereal crops in Uganda. In particular, smallholder farmers rely on it for food ...
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Maize, sugar overproduction a ‘good problem’ says Museveni
JOACHIM BUWEMBO President Museveni has described the current glut in the agricultural produce market as a good problem. Addressing the ...
Farmers advised to abandon maize growing due to poor returns
Farmers in Sebei sub region are being discouraged from growing maize due to low prices. The farmers have been predominantly ...
Aflatoxins costing African farmers big share of international market
African countries will continue to incur losses each year in the agricultural sector due to Aflatoxins if stringent measures are ...
In Luweero, farmers sell 15 kgs of maize to buy a kilo of sugar
Maize farmers in Luweero district have decided to leave their dry maize to rot in the garden as opposed to ...
Kenya worried about “cheap” maize from Uganda
Cross-border trade in cereals following a projected decline in yields is hurting local farmers who fear that the market could ...
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African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ) bags Shs 18 million grant
The African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ) has been announced winners of the Digital Human Rights Lab innovation challenge 2021,...