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MAAIF to Establish Regional Crop Inspection Offices to Fight Fake Agro Inputs

November 6, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to crack down on fake agricultural products on the market by establishing regional crop inspection offices. For Kigezi Sub-region, the office will be set up in Kabale District early next year. According to MAAIF, 11 regional crop inspection... Read More

Rukungiri District Distributes 22,500kgs of Fertilizer to 365 Coffee Farmers

October 23, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District has distributed 22,500 kilograms of fertilizer to 365 coffee farmers across the district. The distribution took place on October 23, at the district headquarters and targeted farmers who had stamped their old, unproductive coffee trees. The exercise was officially launched by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC)... Read More

World Bank–Funded Micro-Scale Irrigation Program Ends in Rukungiri After 5 Years

September 25, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: The micro-scale irrigation program, funded by the World Bank together with the Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially ended in Rukungiri District after five years of service. During a review meeting and award ceremony held on September 25, at the Rukungiri District headquarters, officials noted... Read More

Farmers Urged to Be Cautious with Livestock and Poultry Drugs

September 18, 2025    By Country Radio

Rukungiri: Livestock and poultry farmers in Rukungiri District have been urged to be cautious with the drug doses and expiry dates of medicines they give to their animals and birds if they are to succeed in their projects. This call was made on September 18, during a seminar organized by... Read More

RUPFA Trains Over 400 Students and 16 Teachers in Pumpkin Soup Cooking

August 14, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Rukungiri Pamoja Farmers Association (RUPFA) has trained over 400 students and 16 teachers in cooking pumpkin soup. The training was held at Rukungiri Universal Primary School in Butagasi Cell, Western Division, Rukungiri Municipality on August 14. The function was led by RUPFA Project Manager, John Kashobera, who explained that... Read More

Rukungiri District Distributes Fertilizers to Coffee Model Farmers to Boost Production

July 23, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: Rukungiri District Local Government has distributed 236 bags of fertilizer (each weighing 25kg) and 200 bottles of liquid fertilizer (500ml each) to selected coffee model farmers across the district. Four farmers from each of the nine sub-counties—Bugangari, Kebisoni, Ruhinda, Nyakagyeme, Buyanja, Buhunga, Bwambara, Nyarushanje, and Nyakishenyi—benefited from the initiative.... Read More

Mbale Farmers Benchmark Rukungiri Agricultural Practices to Boost Yields

July 14, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: A team of four individuals from Mbale District has begun a two-day benchmarking tour in Rukungiri District, focusing on agriculture and livestock. The tour aims to help improve farming practices in their region by learning from successful farmers in Rukungiri. The benchmarking tour, which began on July 14, is... Read More

Government Launches Catchment Management Measures in Rukungiri to Safeguard Water and Boost Livelihoods.

May 27, 2025    By admin

Rukungiri: In a major step towards sustainable development, the Ministry of Water and Environment (MoWE) has begun implementing catchment management measures to protect water resources and improve community livelihoods across western Uganda. Starting in March 2025, interventions have been rolled out in key micro catchment areas including Matanda, Enengo, Kazingo-Kiruruma,... Read More