The construction of a new transit shed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is ongoing in a plan aimed at expanding the facility’s cargo handling capacity by more than 10 per cent. The expansion will take the number of transit sheds to six. The move has been triggered by the rising air cargo competition... Continue Reading →
The African Agro-Tech Summit Conference & Expo, provides a forum that seek to improve the environment that shall unlock Africaâs potential to produce, process and market its animal, horticultural and crop produce.It brings together African and World based policy makers, private sector, NGOs and development partners in to a 3-day conference and expo to discuss... Continue Reading →
Dairy cattle feeding in a paddock in Luweero. photo by lominda afedraru In Summary Livestock farming is one of the most rewarding animal rearing business anyone can engage in anywhere in Uganda, writes Lominda Afedraru. Dr Halid Kirunda, the director Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MBAZARDI), explains that starting a livestock... Continue Reading →
Combined seed cleaner increases returns for maize farmers. Photos by Roland D Nasasira In Summary Before grinding the maize, Pantaleo Abigaba Ateenyi ensures that it is well dried, so that the moisture does not affect the machine. The recommended moisture content is 13.5 per cent, writes Fred Muzaale In a week, Musoke says he... Continue Reading →
VENUE: Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research And Development Institute (MBAZARDI), Mbarara DATE: Saturday May 26, 2018 THEME: climate Smart Farming ENTERPRISES: Dairy, Banana, Passion fruits, Cassava, Beans, Mango and Maize TOPICS: Seeds & varieties, Post-harvest handling, Value addition, Sustainable Land Management (SLM) & Economics ENTRANCE: Free Facilitators Dr Peace Kankwasa – Cassava John Bosco Muhumuza –... Continue Reading →
Farmers take notes as they follow proceedings during the 7th Monitor Farm Clinic at Kabanyolo in Gayaza. photos by Alex Esagala In Summary There will be fresh farming ideas and new faces in front of the Mbarara Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MBAZARDI) Farm Clinic participants. A cursory look at most of the... Continue Reading →
Gilbert Owori, a businessman in Tororo District in eastern Uganda uses the machine to process groundnuts mixed with simsim for different customers. Courtesy photo In Summary Functionalities. “Every time you load the machine with groundnuts to crash in the pan, it takes approximately three minutes to crash them from crystal form to powdered and... Continue Reading →
Lack of good information leading to poor forest management- govt official The U-Green team official launching the tree planting initiative with the pupils of Kyankowe Primary School. Courtesy photo In Summary The cost of conservation and climate change has been felt by forest dwelling communities. The commissioner also launched Umeme’s Safety Club at the... Continue Reading →
The farmer may have to do it in two phases. Some people begin by digging up huge soil clods and then breaking them up later and making it easier for seed planting and germination. In Summary If the soils are infertile it is advisable to seek advice from the area agricultural extension officer about... Continue Reading →
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