Michael. J. Ssali
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Why agro-ecology
A smallholder farmer works on a small plot of land and he does not need to use heavy machines → Read More
How to ensure your soil retains moisture
Jawali Waniaye is able maintain healthy soil, choose the best food crops suited to his local area, and he is able to preserve the traditional crops → Read More
The central region too can grow cotton
Cotton variety given to the farmers so far is not so prone to pest attack except for a pest known as the Bollworm → Read More
Helping coffee farmers to fight pests
According to Uganda Coffee Development Authority (Robusta Coffee Handbook) Coffee Wilt Disease (CWD) is the biggest biological threat to coffee production in Uganda and its occurrence can be... → Read More
Prioritise coffee farming
"It is impossible for our country to be wallowing in poverty when it is so well endowed” → Read More
Ssebunnya: Man who showed St Balikuddembe SS the way
Mr Ssebunnya says he improved the school diet and set up a good school choir to attract more students to the school → Read More
Investing in different crops for regular income
The big advantage with diversification of farming enterprises is that if one enterprise does not give good yields the others will most probably do → Read More
Technology in farming is a must
The law is meant to ensure safe handling, transportation and usage of modern biotechnology products. → Read More
Poor quality responsible for low coffee prices
Uganda Coffee Development Authority are working closely with some universities to train coffee roasters and barristers in an effort to promote local coffee consumption → Read More
Why farmers must use quality seed
It is no longer profitable to plant seeds saved by farmers from their harvests → Read More
How to manage maize after harvesting
Without using pesticides, hermetic storage bags work well in controlling pests. Weighing should be done before storage, as this enables the farmer to know the quantities harvested → Read More
Nourish your farm naturally
It is advisable to seek guidance of extension officer on how to incorporate organic matter into the soil → Read More
Increase food security with root crops
It also means diversification by growing root crops such as sweet potato, cassava, yams, and Irish potatoes → Read More
Guard against soil erosion and depletion
Digging trenches across sloping gardens traps water and retains most of the soil → Read More
Use pesticides and herbicides carefully
As consumers we are at risk of developing health complications... → Read More
Farming challenges, successes in 2022
Many farmers ranked rising input costs as the number-one risk to profitability of agriculture → Read More
Lessons from the 2022 farming year
Egg is a very nutritious product. It is rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Powdered eggs will help you preserve the surplus eggs to avoid spoilage → Read More
Kenya reverses its GMO stand
On November 28, 2022 the East African published the story about a lawsuit filed against the government of Kenya seeking a ban on its recent approval to import, produce, and distribute GMO products in the country. In order to boost the country’s food security and industrial development the Kenyan government had approved the importation, production, and distribution of GMO crops with guidance from… → Read More
Turn the heavy rain into a valuable resource
Rain is the main source of fresh water and we need it for crops and other plants including pasture to grow well. When there is no rain for long periods our crops die, and there is no pasture for... → Read More
Easy ways to build your fish pond
Before the construction of the fish pond for fish farming, the water retention capacity of the soil and the soil fertility has to be taken care of because all these factors influence the response... → Read More