ACSA Network | Site-Wide Activity https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:14:23 +0300 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.2.1 en-US 30 hourly 2 6af26ee1b70e91c286ce481083985c8c Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=546 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:47:40 +0300
A paradigm shift in Farmer Field Schools methodology in Eastern Africa

Farmer Field Schools (FFS), or ‘schools without walls’, were introduced by FAO and partners more than 30 years ago as an alternative to the prevailing…

]]> 0 fda32329c299a1a22cd08539e18dc77e Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=524 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:36:42 +0300
WORLD SOIL DAY Campaign - 5 December 2021

“Halt soil salinization, boost soil productivity.” One of the key ingredients for a food secure future is a healthy soil beneath our feet. To ensure…

]]> 0 c671f641c90a5b6e181708d4db2475c8 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=489 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:16:30 +0300
Why protecting Indigenous communities could help preserve our planet

‘Nature is not a commodity’: Can the world learn from indigenous peoples’ food systems, before they are lost? Indigenous peoples’ food systems could inspire more…

]]> 0 bdf2f1afa392050f810d21887eb2fddf Dorcus Asiimwe posted an update: Happy International Food Day! https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/63/ Sat, 16 Oct 2021 11:38:25 +0300 Happy International Food Day!

]]> 0 01d0ca97f6b8d35ba06162f3bc5b015f Harriet Nakasi posted an update in the group Innovations & Best Practices: https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/61/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:13:46 +0300 0 58fd63c14a4c3d13d4f2a95b10a871f7 Harriet Nakasi posted an update in the group Innovations & Best Practices: Learn about Options for making money from plastic waste https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/60/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:10:18 +0300 Learn about Options for making money from plastic waste

]]> 0 84913474aeb392d5a2fc79c534693eb4 Harriet Nakasi joined the group Innovations & Best Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/59/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:01:21 +0300 0 8525b0e36856555eef09de96b4102fed Harriet Nakasi posted an update in the group Advocacy Efforts: Ii great to be part of this group and I will be sharing some […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/58/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:59:54 +0300 Ii great to be part of this group and I will be sharing some opportunities for advocacy engagements at different levels. I hope you have been able to participate in the on going International Youth day advocacy events

]]> 0 75bc1052044c1f777062368e9bcc947d Harriet Nakasi joined the group Advocacy Efforts https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/57/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:57:15 +0300 0 9edb79990f7923f2a32c20a41c6bb8f7 Harriet Nakasi joined the group Climate Change Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/56/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:51:52 +0300 0 0839d19762477bcf8d30bdaac4589f3f Harriet Nakasi joined the group Advocacy Efforts https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/55/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:50:35 +0300 0 277921dbb4641950f31d3a7453e9f76a Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=460 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 17:03:30 +0300
Agro-Tourism: A Cash Crop for Subsistence Farmers - Commercializing Smallholder Farming

Current situation Recent months have been characterized by an increase in Covid-19 deaths and lockdowns. Subsistence farmers have consequently invested in changing the focus of…

]]> 0 d1aed3298adc6f72239408a70156d33c Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=448 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:01:15 +0300
The Parish Model: A strategy for Rural Development - What you need to know!

The 3rd National Development Plan (NDP3) has adapted the parish model as a strategy for rural socio and economic transformation. According to the ministerial statement,…

]]> 0 bf1cb5bcc45d24365d04a72b63fe4e47 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=430 Sat, 05 Jun 2021 15:54:03 +0300
Highlights from the National Youth in Agroecology Caravan 2021 - YALTA

YALTA (Youth in Agroecology & Business Learning Track Africa) is an initiative aimed to support 6000 young agriprenuers to apply agroecological principles and to co-create…

]]> 0 25f5746ac2b81c932b9d39894ef60051 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=408 Mon, 24 May 2021 10:10:14 +0300
VIDEO: Integrating Livestock in the Farming System | Experience from a Sustainable Agriculture Model Farmer

Nestled away in a lush green compound – nursery beds, sack gardens, plantations and dairy cattle define Judith Ngalukiye’s home. She has integrated various practices…

]]> 0 e2f25a4910ab25daf94fb87c772f7253 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=372 Mon, 03 May 2021 10:09:17 +0300
How BICODA has managed to transform Mayuge’s Agriculture Production and Productivity to a new level

Bidhampola Community Development Association (BICODA) is a registered membership community based organization found in Mayuge district engaged in agricultural production, marketing as well as Lower…

]]> 0 c94633b7801a05fcc4b640ad48457abc Tumwikyirize Aloysious joined the group Climate Change Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/47/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:19:04 +0300 0 1a62dff994d72a0c0b955de14ac427fd Tumwikyirize Aloysious posted an update: Kindly here is our community approach to influence global […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/46/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 12:16:51 +0300 Kindly here is our community approach to influence global climate change adaptation and mitigation

From

Kazo farmers Association

Mubende

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=36ZA9VEExbY&t=8s

]]> 0 aa1df2ead3050eb94403baaf17a262f0 Tumwikyirize Aloysious posted an update: Kindly have look at Kazo farmers Association climate change […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/44/ Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:33:53 +0300 Kindly have look at Kazo farmers Association climate change intervation

]]> 0 d8d1bd0ce06a8eed2010de5b17bf8ce3 John joined the group Climate Change Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/42/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:57:14 +0300 0 026a656c4487c044ead9058d9fea76e4 John joined the group Climate Change Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/41/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:40:58 +0300 0 3fc2b79ce6a977aafac4c589a7a5cd63 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=361 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:23:56 +0300
VIDEO: Meet Julius, the medical practitioner turned farmer with a Vegetable farming franchise

When one meets one on one with Julius Kakeeto, little about his enterprising nature strikes you. The medical practitioner turned farmer has developed for himself…

]]> 0 6b012c88fa6f963267c2bcfb3c275808 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=347 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:53:41 +0300
How Kulika is Fostering Social Business Development (SBD) through Value addition, processing and marketing

Kulika Uganda has established a business arm to implement its social business objective. The social business is aimed at contributing to its vision of enhancing…

]]> 0 73fb7c7f8133fb2f4f92394e003c9fb5 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=330 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:25:15 +0300
Kulika Uganda’s Ecological Organic Agriculture & Farmer Extension Program approach

Kulika Uganda is an Indigenous NGO in Uganda promoting sustainable organic agriculture. It was founded in 1981 in Uganda having been established in 1981 in…

]]> 0 162a387b77fb38b8465b36dce8ec80c6 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=304 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:52:13 +0300
How Homeland Organics and Agro-Tourism Centre has become an Agro Tourism champion!

Indigenous people worldwide are continuously recognizing the fundamental and vital importance of culture for the viability of their traditional food and agro-ecological systems, as well…

]]> 0 327d7fe8300067410a9b63176f784ffd Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=294 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:46:56 +0300
VIDEO: How UYDNET is battling climate change while promoting indigenous farming techniques

Whether it’s water conservation techniques, cover cropping with jack beans and researching on fertilizer formulas, the Uganda Youth at Risk Development Network (UYDNET), a member…

]]> 0 848fe59ee8c2a746d51ea85c755b4585 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=202 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:10:05 +0300
A close look into Caritas MADDO’s ‘COVID-19 Relief Project’

The year 2020 started in a challenging tone; due to the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected many of Ugandans and the world at large.  As…

]]> 0 5c170320cccde351dbecc213a78fa5a5 Alex Mwiine started a new discussion in the forum Climate Change Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/groups/climate-change-practices/forum/discussion/regenerative-agriculture/ Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:35:07 +0300 Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative agriculture describes farming and grazing practices that focus on regenerating topsoil, allowing farmers to maintain crop yields, improve water retention and plant uptake, increase farm profitability, and support biosequestration, among other benefits.

What can be some of the practices that can strengthen the health and vitality of farm soil.

]]> b6b73f25825acbc7bea2324f0255e024 Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Advocacy Efforts: Building an Effective Advocacy Movement for Sustainable and […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/29/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 06:35:57 +0300 Building an Effective Advocacy Movement for Sustainable and Equitable Agricultural Development in Africa Modernisation of Smallholder Agriculture and Policy Making in Uganda.

https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Building-an-Effective-Advocacy-Movement-for-and-in-Emmanuel/777ba58ea78c777e80de319556c154052f0a6c28?p2df

]]> 0 fc82cc107a15db77c5dfc3790b6c0e1a Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Climate Change Practices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBMrBl3fkNU Climate smart […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/27/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 07:55:44 +0300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBMrBl3fkNU

Climate smart coffee farming

]]> 0 7b8186eaca55e1506ac0651d301c1a22 Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Innovations & Best Practices: https://www.futurepolicy.org/healthy-ecosystems/sikkims-state […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/26/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:43:36 +0300 https://www.futurepolicy.org/healthy-ecosystems/sikkims-state-policy-on-organic-farming-and-sikkim-organic-mission-india/

Imagine a whole country being 100% organic. Sikkim state in India is the first 100% organic state in the world. All of its farmland is certified organic.

]]> 0 f290c1edd5fb69cc266e7db14202cf84 Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Advocacy Efforts: http://www.naads.or.ug/maize-mill-transforms-lives-of-maize-f […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/25/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:01:59 +0300 http://www.naads.or.ug/maize-mill-transforms-lives-of-maize-farmers-in-mayuge/

]]> 0 b5db39f25a563fab92dbd0a7018367ca Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Advocacy Efforts: http://www.naads.or.ug/maize-mill-transforms-lives-of-maize-f […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/24/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:01:33 +0300 http://www.naads.or.ug/maize-mill-transforms-lives-of-maize-farmers-in-mayuge/

]]> 0 233ee0ea246ffe3536c87cf94ff14e48 Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Agro-processing, Value Addition & Marketing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAehqGkL6jk https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/23/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:55:05 +0300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAehqGkL6jk

]]> 0 c246f6eff57dbcd57b23511e4290ce0b Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Climate Change Practices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhtbviavME4 https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/22/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:51:32 +0300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhtbviavME4

]]> 0 c5d9c67ed1a64b72b26d1a70acca5d13 Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Climate Change Practices: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-JlaqAwELQ&pbjreload=101 https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/21/ Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:40:05 +0300 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-JlaqAwELQ&pbjreload=101

]]> 0 f5bb2da534d0997f7fa6823c83be2e2e Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Climate Change Practices: METEOROLOGICAL OUTLOOK: Farmers told to prepare for short […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/20/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:41:51 +0300 METEOROLOGICAL OUTLOOK: Farmers told to prepare for short rainy season

Farmers have been warned to plant early for next season following the forecast that read a short rainy season. 
According to Vincent Ssempijja, the cabinet minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the forecast indicates a longer dry season which could lead to l…

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]]> 0 0d88c9a8388d12b0a67d5845a0da3c06 Alex Mwiine joined the group Climate Change Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/19/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:03:10 +0300 0 66f3499ae999adf7ce5b63764087732c Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Advocacy Efforts: Smallholder farmers in the 9 villages of Nama Sub County […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/16/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:59:56 +0300 Smallholder farmers in the 9 villages of Nama Sub County participate in the awareness creation match and later workshop. These farmers have been empowered by Caritas Lugazi to carry out farmer / community led advocacy drives

]]> 0 93592b5c8263f97952be9e44a87e2d2d Alex Mwiine joined the group Advocacy Efforts https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/15/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:54:56 +0300 0 878067ade6f2410c16acd7bab27cedba Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Agro-processing, Value Addition & Marketing: Agro processing has a tremendous potential for increasing […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/14/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:53:08 +0300 Agro processing has a tremendous potential for increasing income through value addition and increasing shelf life and access to food security through the establishment of small scale agro processing enterprises and rural based industries.

]]> 0 53a75ea9ce8b35d78617d9188c0b07ec Alex Mwiine joined the group Agro-processing, Value Addition & Marketing https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/13/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:52:11 +0300 0 4fb9bd6471317059eda7730924f19ae0 Alex Mwiine posted an update in the group Innovations & Best Practices: Black Off Bio Armyworm Pesticide (B-D-3-1) designed to […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/12/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:45:57 +0300 Black Off Bio Armyworm Pesticide (B-D-3-1) designed to control the army worm. Some of the active ingredients that make BlackOff effective against army worm include: Antiplasmodial

Diversifolia

Niacin

L-Citruline

Beta Alanine

Bitter orange fruit extract

]]> 0 e13f5523bc72ca62cf3f4770197f80cb Alex Mwiine joined the group Innovations & Best Practices https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/11/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:39:53 +0300 0 42b9a14394635d16cad5f6b84a42fb8c Alex Mwiine posted an update: The year 2020 started in a challenging tone; this is due to […] https://network.acsa-ug.org/news-feed/p/10/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:33:50 +0300 The year 2020 started in a challenging tone; this is due to COVID-19 pandemic that has left Ugandans and the whole world suffering with the virus and its associated effects. As response to this tragedy, Caritas MADDO solicited support from members of Uganda Circle in Germany for the vulnerable smallholder farmers of Lwamaggwa and Ssese Islands.…

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]]> 0 0c463cc5b81c6d8f01cf56e7f90ebb28 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=94 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 13:03:13 +0300
Nnina Olugero Foundation takes on a ‘COVID-19 Relief Project’ to cater for the vulnerable.

The social and economic lives of households in many parts of the country were disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nnina Olugero Foundation acknowledged that the…

]]> 0 2211828bc1242051facb68c2f0e05094 Benjamin Kato posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=76 Sat, 25 Jul 2020 10:06:55 +0300
Caritas Lugazi partners with SCIAF to implement a ‘COVID-19 Emergency Project’ for smallholder farmer families within the Diocese.

Caritas Lugazi acknowledged the fact that the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted the social and economic lives of smallholder farmer families in the Diocese. As a result…

]]> 0 11862aa979a93671d417639ceeb4ede1 Benjamin Kato started a new discussion in the forum General https://network.acsa-ug.org/forums/discussion/welcome/ Thu, 16 Jul 2020 14:16:26 +0300 WELCOME!

You’re welcome to the Forum

]]> 894c48d26f983cd7b71e80be7e92c705 ACSA Uganda posted a new post. https://network.acsa-ug.org/?p=32 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:00:43 +0300 0