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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several farmers in Acholi sub region have signed up to start growing tea on an estimated 32,000 acres of land when the first rainy season sets in 2021. Tea growing was introduced in Acholi by Edwin Beekunda Atukunda, the founder and executive director of Edwin …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  |  Members of Parliament have asked the government to explain circumstances under which Tobacco farmers from Bunyoro sub-region, who are owed money by private companies will be paid off.     The matter follows a supplementary budget request of 291 billion Shillings, which among others, proposes an …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  |  Government has advised farmers to ignore the scattered rains and hold planting until rains intensify.  According to projections by the Uganda National Meteorological Authority, February just like January 2021 is a dry season. However, there have been slight showers of rain experienced in different parts …

Many couples in Amuru district are reportedly fighting over the ownership and sale of the crops harvested from their gardens   Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is an upsurge in cases of domestic violence in Amuru district resulting from a bumper crop harvest. Just like other parts of Northern …

Soroti, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Livestock farmers in Gweri Sub County Soroti district are counting loses following the outbreak of liver fluke disease that has claimed more than 100 cattle. Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) is a leaf-shaped parasite, which affects the liver and bile ducts of animals such as cattle, …

Karimoja, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The Minister in charge of Karamoja affairs Mr. John Byabagambi has sounded a warning to the Karimojong pastoralists to stop a mentality of bush burning. He said this continuous habit by the Karimojong to burn bushes when it is dry season like now worsens the …

Kaabong, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Several families in Kaabong and Karenga districts in Karamoja sub region are at risk of starvation following the destruction of their crops by buffalos and elephants from Kidepo National Game Park. Some of the families interviewed by URN in Karenga Sub County in Karenga district …

Kalangala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Party-DP presidential candidate Norbert Mao has promised to establish a Stolen Assets Recovery Tribunal to address land conflicts in the country. Mao who was campaigning in Kalangala explained that the tribunal would ensure that Kalangala residents will reclaim their land, which was allegedly …

Kwania, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  Residents of Abongomola Sub County in Kwania district have raised concern about the poor road network in their area.  Farmers say they are counting losses due to exorbitant transport fares because of the poor road network in the sub-county.   One of the roads that is …

Bunyangabu, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | Presidential candidate Joseph Kabuleta has promised farmers in Buyangabu District that his government will invest in value addition to address post-harvest losses and increase the value of agricultural produces.  Kabuleta who started his campaigns in the Tooro region on Friday said that it is unfortunate …