Farming Tips

Growing less susceptible or resistant varieties where possible should be encouraged only that resistance to fruit flies is not common. However, one mango variety …

Ivan Amutuhire, a gardener says raised beds or box gardens make good backyard gardens for people in small spaces. “They are made from timber, …

Alisen Nuwamanya, a professional agriculturist and backyard gardener says, some families fail to maintain their gardens because of invaders. These include pets, birds and …

Humprey Katarikawe uses rabbit urine and droppings in his backyard garden. He also sells the surplus to other gardeners. “It’s organic and good for …

For years, Gladys Kaaya, a resident of Kigunga village in Mukono district has been growing spring onions. Her home is limited in space and …

Many people use sacks to carry heavy loads. Sacks can protect, absorb and safely store varied items, but are usually discarded after use. If …

At the peak of every banana harvesting season, farmers lament about a drop in prices due to the pumper harvests. However, if farmers can …

Gloria Rwamafa Karungi Matovu is a dairy farmer Kito-Kira in Wakiso district with over 18 milking cows, each giving an average of 18 litres …

The commonest vegetable diseases include early and late blight (ekibabuko), powderly and downy mildew, bacterial specks and yellow leaf curl.  Control Avoid an environment …

The washing process Freshly harvested coffee is sorted for ripeness and the fruit is removed within 24 hours of harvest so the seeds can …