At the ongoing Rome Water Dialogue 2026, and world food forum, the Minister of State for Animal Industry Honorable. Dr. Bright K. Rwamirama has highlighted Ugandas commitment to green growth and green financing through irrigation campaign. the minister who was part of a highlevel international panel, said Uganda was alreadz focused and thus taken on […]
Uganda’s farmers should brace for good coffee prices as a result of attraction of premium markets. this was the statement made by Hon Desire Muhooza the agriculture state minister in Uganda, while leading a delegation to the Swiss coffee expo and celebrating international coffee day. The Swiss Coffee Trade Association (SCTA) is one of the […]
Heifer international Uganda Country Director, Mr William Matovu has called for quick transition and refocus towards transition to green economy agenda if Uganda was to attain sustainable development goals. Matovu speaking at the 3rd CEO Breakfast dialogue, held on 14 October 2026 at UNICEF Conference Centre Mbuya-Kampala. shared how partnerships are helping dairy farmers adopt […]
The Minister for Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries Hon. Frank Tumwebaze has bid farewell to outgoing IFAD Country Manager H.E Mohamed El-Ghazaly, During a meeting at Ministry offices in kampala, the minster applauded the collaboration between IFAD and MAAIF on key interventions for development. “The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has over the years […]
The state Minister for Fisheries Honorable. Robert Migadde Ndugwa has issued a stern warning to all landing site committee members across the country to stop engaging in illegal fishing or face immediate dismissal. While meeting fishermen at Ggolo and Kamaliba (Mpigi District) and Lambu (Masaka) landing sites, Migadde announced that starting next month, any committee […]
As farmers prepare for the planting season, and with warnings of Elnino rains coming, the ministry of agriculture has launched a programme to support farmers prepare their gardens, but also be resilient during harder times. In a series of events , recently the ministry flagged off nationwide distribution of fertilizer, this has been boost by […]
Uganda Agriculture stakeholders have been urged to focus on pushing the recently launched100-Day Action Plan as Commissioner to accelerate implementation in priority areas including agricultural productivity, soil health, fertilizer access, climate resilience, youth employment, investment mobilization, and the blue economy. The call was made by commissioner for agriculture, rural development, blue economy and sustainable environment […]
African Forum for Agriculture Advisory Services (AFAAS) has urged Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to integrate climate change into its new strategic vision for the next 20 years. The call was made by AFAAS Executive Director Dr Lilian Lihaasi Kidula, while speaking at a food system conference to celebrate AGRA’s 20-year existence. […]
Lona Jackline Agriculture Stakeholders have agreed to fast-track the actualisation of the agricultural extension coalition in Uganda, during a national agriculture extension roundtable meeting hosted by Uganda Forum for agriculture advisory services with support from AGRA. It was observed that the coalition was the pathway to a stronger extension sector. Speaking at the one-day Extension […]
Fifty-eight percent of households in Uganda depend on livestock for their livelihoods. Most of them are subsistence-oriented smallholders. According to the 2018 UBOS livestock census, In Uganda there are 14.2 million cattle, 16 million goats, 4.5 million sheep, 47.6 million poultry and 4.1 million pigs . However, the continued emergence of tick and tickborne diseases […]
