The micro-scale irrigation is a government support to smallholder farmers in purchasing the irrigation equipment to enable them transition from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the District Security Committee and the leaders of associations of Coffee Farmers, Dealers, Processors and nursery operators, which was convened at the district headquarters in Mbirizi town council.
The rapid growth of the numbers of millers has resulted into a rapid increase in the number of cane growers.
Therefore, the court ruling, if implemented, will affect the more than 40,000 growers by frustrating their market, but also see a plunge in sugar output.
Nwoya District has received a total of 9.47 billion Shillings for the Parish Development Model's implementation and has already disbursed 205 million Shillings to its parishes.
Rogers Masaba, the Deputy Manager Water for Production Regional Centre, said the water reservoir will equip agricultural land for irrigation, and provide water for drinking, food production and livestock watering.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, is seeking additional funding of up to 600 billion Shillings to execute key interventions on research, genetic development, production, certification, and distribution of seed, among others.
John Chrysostom Alintuma Nsambu, the Ugandan Ambassador to Algeria, revealed that the embassy has established a bilateral trade agreement that targets Uganda’s coffee produce.
Santa Layet, one of the claimants from Olwor-North village, Acoro Parish who lost 30 cows, 20 goats, and 10 sheep, expressed her frustration, saying, "It is heartbreaking to watch others receive payments while we continue to wait.
On Monday, residents from the three villages of Abwoc B, Akolomomtii, and Bardek Cells in Inomo Town Council began the manual repair of the 4.5-kilometer road, starting from the deteriorated "Odado" swamp. They used spades, pangas, and hoes to carry out the work.
According to Robert Kennedy Okuda, the Kotido District Production Officer, the lack of functionality in these food stores can be attributed to issues such as a lack of trust in the store management committees, disputes over ownership, and misuse of some stores.
The State Minister for Youth and Children, Balaam Barugahara says its time young people appreciate the value of land and desist from selling it for purposes of joining the boda boda business.
Speaking to URN, John Tyan, the Pader District Fisheries Officer, explained that maggot production emerged as a solution to ease the financial burden on farmers. “The cost of factory-made feeds has become unsustainable for many farmers,” he said. “Producing maggots locally provides a nutrient-rich option that cuts costs while supporting sustainable fish farming.”
Dr Kidega had been producing maize silage, until two years ago, when he embarked on growing Chloris Gayana (Rhodes grass), a drought resistant perennial grass suitable for hay making on his 20 acres’ farmland in Unyama B village in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City.
Pellegrino Ssenozi, the Lwengo District Council Speaker also a Councilor representing Kyazanga sub county indicates, that they have requested the IGG to conduct a special inquest into contracts for the construction of community micro-irrigation projects worth 2 billion shillings.
Alfred Omony, the Kitgum District Fisheries Officer and Production Officer attributed the shortage to the devastating effects of climate change, which have disrupted fish farming operations.
Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, the Fourth Infantry Division Commander says he has already made a request for a Helicopter from the Uganda People's Defence Airforce (UPDAF) to help in driving away the stray elephants back into the conservation area.
Benson Ojok Egwor, a resident of Abwoc B Cell and chairman of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) Party for Inomo Eastern Ward, expressed his disappointment with local leadership for neglecting the area. He emphasized that residents are unable to access health facilities, urging leaders to intervene and address the issue.
Soil, being one of the largest carbon sinks on the planet, plays a crucial role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Some of the technologies in the manual also focus on enhancing this natural function during times of escalating emissions.
