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Ronald Bagaga
Feb 53 min read
Small-scale Farmers at Crossroads as Indigenous Seeds Face Extinction.
Uganda’s agricultural sector is the backbone of its economy, contributing approximately 24% to the GDP and employing over 70% of the...
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Ronald Bagaga
Feb 54 min read
Securing Shea Nut Trees for secure Land Rights, Improved Livelihoods, and Climate Resilience.
The shea nut tree is more than just a tree; it is a lifeline for millions of people across Africa’s Sahel region, serving as a crucial...
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Ronald Bagaga
Dec 9, 20243 min read
Farmer Managed Seed Systems Actors bemoaned the exclusion of small-scale farmers in the seed development sector- disadvantaging their food Sovereignty.
ESAFF Uganda together with other actors bemoaned the outright exclusion from the seed development sector, emphasizing the adverse effects...
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Rashida Kabanda
Dec 5, 20243 min read
Soil Health, Our Wealth, A Call to Action from Small-Scale Farmers on the World Soil Day 2024:
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5 December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for...
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Hilda Josephine Nansubuga
Dec 5, 20244 min read
The Agroecology Business Hub: Boosting Market Access for Agroecologically grown products.
In recent years, Uganda has emerged as a hub for agroecological farming, promoting sustainable agricultural practices that benefit both...
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David Oming
Dec 5, 20243 min read
St. Joseph Naama Modern Secondary School in Mityana district Wins the Second Edition of the Schools Agroecology Poem Writing Competition 2024
The annual Schools Agroecology Poem Writing Competition organized by Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers’ Forum (ESAFF...
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Laurine Musoki
Nov 9, 20243 min read
Christine Nabwami’s Stand for Small-scale Farmers and Biodiversity at COP16.
For Christine Nabwami, a small-scale farmer from Uganda, the invitation to COP16 in Cali, Colombia, was a chance to represent voices...
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Andrew Adem
Oct 21, 20242 min read
New Report reveals Women’s Land Rights Challenges and Opportunities in Uganda.
ESAFF Uganda has launched a ground-breaking report titled "Small-Scale Farmers' Perspective on Women Land Rights". This inaugural edition...
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Andrew Adem
Oct 18, 20243 min read
Declaration by women small-scale farmers at the 6th Women in Agriculture (WiA) Conference 2024.
Preamble: We, the women small-scale farmer leaders from 30 districts of Uganda, gathered for the 6th Women in Agriculture (WiA)...
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Laurine Musoki
Oct 17, 20242 min read
Small-scale Farmers Demand Food Sovereignty and Policy Reforms
In a powerful talkshow aired on October 16, 2024, on STEP FM in Mbale City, Christine Okot from Gulu district and Masudio Margaret from...
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Ritah Namirimu
Oct 15, 20243 min read
Reflections from the Women’s Camp Fire – Building Solidarity Through Shared Stories.
On the evening of October 14, 2024, women from various walks of life and regions of Uganda convened in Mbale City for the Women’s Camp...
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Andrew Adem
Oct 14, 20243 min read
Empowering the Future: ESAFF Women Forum Shaping the Next Generation of Female Leaders.
ESAFF Uganda organized different events as part of the 6th annual National Women in Agriculture (WiA) Conference, which featured a...
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Laurine Musoki
Oct 13, 20243 min read
Community Women in Agriculture (CWiA) Conferences: Uniting Rural Women to Tackle Social Exclusion, Poverty, and Hunger.
The Community Women in Agriculture (CWiA) Conferences in Uganda represent a significant step towards empowering rural women and...
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Andrew Adem
Oct 5, 20244 min read
Declaration by Small-scale Farmers from The 6th Annual National Small-Scale Farmers’ Convening on Organic Agriculture
The Declaration by Small-Scale Farmers emerged from the National Small-scale Farmers’ Convening on Organic Agriculture which was the...
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Andrew Adem
Sep 29, 20243 min read
Marking Food Loss and Waste Day 2024: Empowering Consumers and Ensuring a Resilient Future.
Today, ESAFF Uganda joins the world to observe the 5th International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. Â Food loss and waste (FLW)...
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Andrew Adem
Sep 28, 20242 min read
Agroecology School Launches 4th Cohort of the Agroecology Course for Journalists and Communicators.
On September 27th, 2024, Agroecology School for Journalists and Communicators proudly launched the 4th cohort of its renowned online...
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Rashida Kabanda
Sep 17, 20244 min read
The 6th Annual National Organic Week (NOW) 2024
Promoting organic farming as a pathway to sustainable food production and climate resilience Organic farming offers a transformative...
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Laurine Musoki
Sep 12, 20244 min read
The 6th Women in Agriculture Conference 2024
Building Collaborative Women's Voice against Social Exclusion, Poverty, and Hunger! Â Since 2019, ESAFF Uganda has been a driving force...
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Ronald Bagaga
Sep 9, 20243 min read
Land Awareness Week 2024: Promoting Land Rights for Inclusive and Sustainable Development
From August 26th to 30th, ESAFF Uganda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands Housing and Urban Development (MoLHUD) and district...
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Andrew Adem
Aug 31, 20243 min read
ESAFF Uganda launches Vision 2033, opening new doors for collaboration and movement building.
On August 29, 2024, ESAFF Uganda members gathered in Kampala to unveil a transformative new direction for the organization. The launch of...
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