Agribusiness

Traditionally, local chicken have been kept under the extensive system, where they are let free to scavenge for their own feed. Once in a …

Although international trade will remain essential for rural livelihoods in food-importing countries, OECD-FAO outlook report 2021-2030 predicts that over the coming decade, weather variability, …

The first seven days are crucial in poultry farming because its management determines what a farmer will get at the end and, therefore, they …

Farming experts say if your target is to make quick money from vegetable growing, it is advisable to start with specialised vegetables such as …

Every person has eaten beans in their life. This is because beans are considered the equaliser menu in every community.  In large institutions like …

Residents of Bugala island in Kalangala district have resorted to a modern way of farming by venturing into the black soldier fly larvae project. …

The Government, through the agriculture ministry, recently started training agricultural extension workers from district local governments in the implementation of the micro-scale irrigation programme. …

Over 100,000 farmers in 50 districts are to benefit from a fertiliser subsidy. The farmer will purchase a bag of fertilisers at a reduced …

Unfortunately, many farmers do not replace lost nutrients after harvesting their crops. When farmers harvest crops, they have to replenish the lost nutrients through …

Climate and soil requirements Napier grass can be grown at altitudes ranging from sea level to 2,000 meters above sea level. The grass performs …