Farming Tips

Maize is the most widely grown crop in Uganda, with 86% of the population growing it. Before planting maize, it is proper to make …

Greens are supplements to the main feeds. They among other benefits offer iron and roughage to the chicken. They help improve digestion and offer …

In manydeveloped countries, for example Israel, there is a direct or indirect linkage of all activities on a given farm. This is the same …

There are three aspects of life that can turn a human’s life into hell if they are not dealt with properly. These are shelter …

The rain season has started. Farmers need quality pasture seed to produce feeds for their cattle (beef and dairy), goats, rabbits etc. Pasture is …

When the going gets tough, the tough have to equally get on the move. Everywhere we look, people living in urban centres are trying …

Most soils in Uganda are less productive than they were years ago, according to Prof. Julius Kitungulu Zaake, a soil scientist. Zaake says the …

Nakati grows in a variety of soils and can be harvested for a long time, making it readily available and sustainable.  According to Drake Kizito, …

Many times, farmers do not realise that gloves can save them from injuries. The hands are one of the most vulnerable part of the …

I am buying tomatoes for planting this season, and I am caught between three varieties – the famous money-maker, Rio grande and Marglobe. What …