Farming
BY AMBROSE OKWANGA “I learnt different farming practices from the district officials, agro-input dealers and also from different stories displayed by journalist,” recalls Sarah Akullu, a 37-year-old farmer, a resident of Oketkwer village, Otara parish, Aromo Sub County, Lira district. Akullu, a member of Okio Cooperative society, is among hundreds who attended the exhibition on […]
Phiona Apio 35year old, a resident of Baronger Godown cell, Lira City East Division, Lira city stated rice growing at the edge of Okole swamp. This was six years ago after Apio failed to secure a job at a factory within Lira City. “When I came to Lira municipality, I wanted to […]
The Tochi Irrigation Scheme, a 44 billion shilling project commissioned in 2019, has so far failed to benefit the Oyam District Local Government in any meaningful way. Speaking to our reporter, Chris Ongom, the Vice Chairperson of LC5 Oyam District and leader of government business, expressed disappointment that the district has not gained any local […]
The worsening effects of climate change are driving many young people in Alebtong District away from agriculture, with a growing number turning to idleness in trading centers and alcohol consumption. A recent study by the Africa Center for Trade and Development (ACTADE), in collaboration with the Noble Youth Network under the “Craks” project, revealed that […]
BY AMBROSE OKWANGA LIRA: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6/12/2024 Margret Akullu, 54 years old, is a widow and resident of Awe Ayela village in Otuke district who is practicing motorized irrigation farming. Akullu said when her husband died in 2010 life became hard as they had nothing at their home and she could not […]
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