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Farmers to benefit from processed bean innovation
Most farmers engaged in growing the bean legume crop have been doing it on small scale mainly for food consumption sold in markets within the country. Beans are rich in protein, the reason why in Uganda, it is mainly consumed in schools. However, many families...
Banana growing gave me a new lease of life
As a retailer, Joseph Kizito Luwalira quickly realised that he was not going to make ends meet. He told Fred Muzaale how supplementing his income by growing banana changed his livelihood. My name is Joseph Kizito Luwalira. I am a resident of Nakaliro village in...
She retired from teaching and now earns over Shs4m from mushrooms
When Florence Nakulumia, 70, a resident of Musongola village in Bugiri Town Council, retired from teaching at Bugiri Primary School in 1994, she started growing maize on a half an acre. But one day while in church, she heard the reverend cite the example of mushroom...
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@afaasinfo ED, Dr Lilian Lihasi, joined leaders and agripreneurs in Nairobi for @AGRA_Africa launch of the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026) to advance women's leadership in Africa's agrifood systems.#AFAAS #IYWF2026 #WomenInAg #AGRA #FoodSystems
Yesterday’s side event positioned AEAS as a key investment for transforming African food systems, bridging gaps in policy, research, and market linkages. The session showcased practical initiatives like GP-SAEP , @CANALLS_Project and ATREA.
Strengthening partnerships is the key to transforming African agriculture. At #AASW9, @FAO's Ramasamy Selvaraju met with @FARAinfo's Dr. Aggrey Agumya and @afaasinfo's Dr. Lilian Lihasi. By strengthening partnerships between research and extension services. #AFAAS #FAO #FARA #AI
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