Farming Tips

Avocado farming is gaining popularity, but many farmers still struggle to identify quality seedlings, which affects their yields and income. Richard Kintu, a farmer …

Jozonia Mbambu, a rice farmer in Kasese, knows that the journey from paddy to plate is more than just planting and harvesting. Owning her …

Proper harvesting of matooke is a critical step in ensuring quality, reducing post-harvest losses, and maintaining market value. Many commercial farmers emphasise that this …

COUIN – “We want to be less aggressive towards the plants, the environment, and ourselves,” says farmer Benoit Ambeza, who grows beets in the …

Cauliflower is not only tasty but also highly nutritious, making it a valuable crop for both health-conscious consumers and profit-driven farmers. As a member …

Can exotic and indigenous cattle live together on the same farm or kraal? Yes, they can, but only under careful management. Experts warn that …

Samuel Kayonde, a poultry farmer starts each day walking through rows of clucking hens, trained by years of experience to spot the difference between …

Dan Walusimbi, a maize and groundnut farmer in Kapeeka, has long battled a silent but devastating enemy, rodents. Despite successfully harvesting crops from his …

For many commercial farmers, balancing soil health and livestock nutrition is a constant struggle. Samuel Nyabongo, the owner of Kimoome mixed farm, faced the …

Isaac Mulindwa, a smallholder farmer from Kyengera, used to wonder why his crops were not thriving, despite all the fertilisers he applied. “I did …