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Why you should plant okra this year

Uganda, May 4 -- Okra also known in its scientific name as Abelmoschus esculentus is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and subtropical parts of the world including Uganda. Ok... Read More


How to grow cocoyams

Uganda, April 27 -- Farmers in Uganda have knowledge in growing of root tuber crops such as cassava, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes and yams but not coco yams. Coco yams are known to be grown on smal... Read More


How one health approach controls livestock diseases

Uganda, April 20 -- Globally about 75 percent of newly emerging infectious diseases and 60 percent of all human infections are of animal origin. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one ... Read More


Increase soil fertility with agro minerals

Uganda, April 13 -- Countries in Africa including Uganda under their umbrella body the African Union have come together to promote processing of all types of minerals including Agro minerals following... Read More


Scientists tip on rice farming methods

Uganda, April 6 -- Rice with its botanical name Oryza sativa is one of the most consumed cereal food crops in the world, in particular in sub-Saharan Africa. However, competition from weeds is the mo... Read More


How you can protect livestock from worms, leeches and flukes

Uganda, March 23 -- Just like humans who are faced with numerous health challenges arising from numerous diseases caused by different vectors, the same applies to animals. In most cases, the ministri... Read More


Agronomy guide: Best practices for planting flowers

Uganda, March 23 -- Agriculture is very diverse and if the farmers in Uganda are to benefit from the various sections of farming, there is need to diversify from crops to horticulture, floriculture, a... Read More


Why pollinators are vital to farmers

Uganda, March 2 -- Globally, the diversity of pollinators has been declining rapidly over the years, particularly in agricultural landscapes. Apparently, . This is the thinking of agricultural scien... Read More


Christians to start lent on Ash Wednesday

Uganda, Feb. 13 -- Christians across the world February 14 start fasting, a season in which they are ushered in on the traditional Ash Wednesday. While lent period lasts at least 40 days, Ash Wednesd... Read More


Fertilisers that boost your soil with nutrients

Uganda, Feb. 10 -- Soils in Uganda are of inherent poor fertility with low nitrogen and phosphorous availability. Nutrient removal in crop harvests and losses through runoffs and soil erosion is not ... Read More