The world is facing unprecedented challenges in feeding its growing population amidst rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and declining soil fertility. However, according to Jean Claude Niyomugabo, a researcher with Agribusiness Community, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), an innovative approach is…
Kampala, Uganda – The Stanbic Economic Insights Symposium 2025 wasn’t just another gathering of policymakers and economists. It was a reality check. And when Adam Mugume, Executive Director at Bank of Uganda, took the stage, he delivered an analogy that…
The state Minister for Minerals, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, joined Inspire Africa Coffee during the weekend to launch the first ever Coffee Marathon in Uganda. The Coffee Marathon, which is set to happen on May 24, 2025, at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park…
In Uganda’s agricultural sector, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the passion and dedication of Catherine Aturinda, a clinical researcher, nutritionist and agricultural enthusiast. As a nutritionist and founder of Nouri-Mix Porridge, Aturinda has always been driven to make…
Ugandan farmers have long struggled with the adverse effects of climate change, which have severely impacted agricultural productivity. However, Dr. Clare Mukankusi, a renowned researcher in improved seeds, is breaking new ground by breeding climate-resilient bean varieties. Her innovative work…
As Ugandan farmers battle prolonged drought and delayed wet seasons, experts emphasize that sustainable agriculture is the only lasting solution to climate change. Uganda, like many African countries, is increasingly experiencing drought due to climate change, leading to devastating effects…
In a country where poverty and unemployment remain significant challenges, innovative entrepreneurs like Angella Babirye are leading the charge in unlocking the economic potential of Uganda’s natural resources. Babirye, the proprietor of Lamalo Essentials, an agroecological business enterprise that empowers…
Uganda is one of the countries that are most vulnerable to climate change in Africa. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events are all taking a toll on the country’s agricultural sector. The worst-affected areas…
The new Sunflower Processing Unit in the eastern district of Uvinza will give a business boost to 21,000 people A new sunflower processing unit in Tanzania’s eastern Uvinza district is transforming the agricultural landscape, boosting local businesses, and providing a…
Uganda’s economy is poised for a significant boost, thanks to the vast potential of castor oil production. With its high market demand, profitability, and versatility, castor oil is an attractive crop for Ugandan farmers to embrace. In this article, we…
As a poultry farmer, selling raw eggs may seem like the easiest and most straightforward way to earn a profit. However, experts reveal that adding value to eggs can double, or even triple, earnings. According to Dr. Hillary Emma Musoke,…
The agricultural sector in Uganda has been dealt a huge blow with the ongoing winding down process of the Uganda Cocoa and Commodities Limited, which is set to be wound up together with Grow More Seeds and Chemicals Limited, over…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) has dismissed concerns raised by certain individuals and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) regarding the use of specific pesticides in Uganda. In a statement issued on Friday, Permanent Secretary Maj. Gen. David…
Sustainable agriculture is improving the livelihoods of millions of Ugandans engaged in crop and animal husbandry. Agnes Mbabazi, CEO of Agrifarm Uganda Limited, has taken this mission personally, striving to revolutionize agriculture in Uganda. With determination and resilience, Mbabazi fully…
In a significant step to improve financial access for farmers and the local business community, Centenary Bank has officially opened a new branch in Kiboga District. The branch, located on 2nd Street, opposite St. Felistas Catholic Parish, was inaugurated on…