Farming
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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