James Oyet the chairperson LC3 of Lokole sub-county, thinks the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture should do more in ridding the country of invasive weeds, or sensitize farmers on how to eliminate the weeds, saying the effect is not only on individual farmers, but many government projects purposed to support farmers with revolving funds.
The donation includes 300,000 doses of Foot and mouth Disease vaccines in cattle and other big ruminants, 140,000 doses for small ruminants, and another 200,000 doses for lung disease in small ruminants. It also included re-agents and tool kits for laboratory use that shall be used to aid early detection of outbreaks, which the field officers have to immediately report to the ministry.
In 2018, President Yoweri Museveni directed the Uganda Development Cooperation (UDC), facilitated by the Ministry of Agriculture, to establish a fruit factory in Lolyango Village under the name Delight Uganda Limited.
Dr. Zziwa points out that in Uganda, dry spells have become more prolonged, leading to decreased yields from plantations. In response to these challenges posed by climate change, he emphasized the importance of farmers embracing modern irrigation practices.
Despite the President allocating up to Shillings 38 billion for the program, it receives an average of only Shillings 350 million annually because it lacks a payment code.
Moses Tibamwagaine, an Engineering Assistant working on the project through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) says that the completion of the project is dependent on the availability of funds from the ministry.
Joshua Mugabe Mucunguzi, the Uganda Country Director of TREEO Fairventures Gmbh said that they have in the first season supported the farmers through Delight Uganda Limited with Macadamia tree seedlings for 100 hectares and will in the next season provide another 100 hectares.
Minister Bwino revealed that the project, valued at US$ 350 million, received Cabinet approval last week and is now awaiting parliamentary endorsement for immediate implementation. 'Climate Smart Agriculture' will target 18 sub-regions, including Acholi, Karamoja, Lango, and West Nile sub-regions.
Dr. Jillian Adyeri Omalla, a farmer and Founder of Delight Uganda Limited, expressed optimism among farmers, citing the previous challenges of poor post-harvest management due to the lack of storage facilities and limited market access.
Katabaazi is accused of misappropriating 39 billion Shillings received from the government through the National Agriculture Advisory Services (NAADS) meant to compensate affected tea farmers.
The facility has a modern storage facility for farmers from the greater Gulu area to collectively market their produce, aflatoxin testing kits, weighing machines, 100 pallets, sampling metallic spheres, trolley, grain blower, maize handheld fellers, moisture tester, tarpaulins, storage bags, motorized sprayer among others.
David Mityelo, the acting Namisindwa District Production Officer told URN in a phone interview that several sub-counties are severely affected. Bumbo town and Bukokho, Lwakhakha town council, and Tsekululu, and Mukoto sub-counties are among the hardest-hit areas.
According to Ongom, the delayed construction of the bridge is a major setback to the operations of the sugar factory now that the works are being transitioned from manual to mechanized operations.
Kiptoo, while presiding over a prayers at St. Peters Anglican church of Uganda- Kapchorwa on Sunday September 17th, noted that, most of the family conflicts and misunderstandings among to the Sebei community is attributed to lack of Basic necessities especially Food.
Judith Chelengat, a bee farmer from Looro Sub County, shared her experience. She used to produce low-quality honey that sold at low prices, often struggling to identify the right harvesting season.
While commissioning the project, Hon. Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda advised the district officials to use the center to generate data for production to facilitate development in the district. Adding that the building itself must be protected.
During the commissioning of the Abuk-Awach district road, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny, representing the Minister of Local Government, emphasized the importance of the community taking ownership of and protecting government facilities like roads.
Alwa Livestock Market was constructed with funds from the European Union through the United Nations Capital Development Fund-UNCDF with a fully installed water source for the animals, fence, multipurpose block, wash facility, cattle crush, and loading and offloading ramp.
Benson Ongom, the Director of Corporate Affairs and Public Relations at Atiak Sugar Factory says that since the sugar cane can be produced into sugar, they intend to replant it to get more sugarcane because a great area of the estate needs replanting.
