Farming Tips

One of the commonest fruit trees in Uganda is the mango. Mango seasons rhyme with the rainy seasons. For example, the trees flower when …

The tomato is one of the seasonal moneymakers that farmers can go for. There are mainly two seasons of tomatoes a year, however, if …

A chicken house must have an east–west orientation, with both the east and west walls constructed without windows. There should be no windows on …

To prevent mould growth- drain the grains as quickly as possible, pack tightly, and cover well. Use a piece of black plastic and press …

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

What you are talking about is called ‘dumping’ of feeds and it should not be done.  The dumped fish feeds on the pond sides …

Direct sun rays into a poultry house lead to an increase in temperature. This affects the eggs because the chicken receive uncontrolled heat. The …

Mastitis is a disease of the milk gland (udder) of the cow. It is the costliest disease in dairy cattle, causing reduced milk production …

Rabbits are prolific and efficient converters of feed to meat. The estimated potential of meat production for a single doe (female rabbit) is 25-50 …

The basics that a farmer needs include the black/loam fertile soil that is put in planting bags for the fruits and a source of …