Michael Ojok
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Agriculture
Farmers in fear as FAW ravages maize farms in Amuru
AMURU – Farmers in Lakang and Layima sub-counties, Amuru district are afraid of suffering losses following the invasion of maize farms by the deadly Fall armyworm [ FAW ]. According to agriculturalists,…
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Agriculture
Small-scale irrigation: Amuru moves to promote fish farming
AMURU – The Amuru district agricultural department is considering helping farmers who have embraced small-scale irrigation on their farms to begin fish farming as an additional income-generating activity. Currently, Amuru district has…
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News
Kitgum district rallies farmers to embrace small-scale irrigation
KITGUM – Kitgum district agricultural department is rallying small-scale farmers in the district to embrace the use of small-scale irrigation technology as one of mitigating climate change. The agricultural department last week…
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Agriculture
Amuru risks losing over Shs 1.1bln for irrigation equipment
AMURU-Amuru district production department is at risk of losing at least Shs 1.1 billion meant for procuring small-scale irrigation equipment. The government allocated the said money through the Micro Scale Irrigation Programme…
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Cooperatives & Communities
Gulu City produce dealers seek better storage facilities
GULU – Produce dealers in Gulu City are seeking improved modern storage facilities from the government in order to maintain the quality of the agricultural produce as required by the buyers. Currently,…
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Environment
Leaders welcome Museveni’s executive order on charcoal business
GULU– President Museveni`s executive ban on commercial charcoal in Northern Uganda and Eastern Uganda has drawn mixed reactions among leaders. In a letter dated May 19, Museveni banned commercial charcoal business in…
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News
Karimojong cattle raids: Acholi leaders demand increased security, compensation
GULU-Acholi leaders have placed several demands including boosting security to curtail the surging cases of cattle raids by the suspected Karimojong warriors. The leaders, including politicians, religious and traditional made the damnds…
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Agriculture
Unyama Irrigation Scheme construction to commence July
AMURU – The construction of the Unyama Irrigation Scheme along River Unyama in Amuru district is expected to commence in July this year to boost agricultural production. According to the government, three…
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News
Karimojong cattle raids : Acholi leaders urge OPM to provide emergency relief
AGAGO – Leaders in Acholi Sub-region want the Office of the Prime Minister [OPM] to consider providing emergency relief to the victims of cattle rustling in Agago and Kitgum districts. Currently, the…
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Agriculture
MP Aol rallies farmers to embrace mechanised agriculture
GULU – Gulu City Woman Member of Parliament, Betty Aol Ochan, has rallied farmers and farmer groups in Gulu City and Acholi Sub-region to embrace mechanised agriculture, saying it reduces labour costs…
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