The technology requires one to understand the basic anatomy and physiology of the hen and cock’s reproductive tract. One must also be technically competent in semen collection and deposition procedures to a […]

At the current time there is a high demand for rabbit meat but not nearly enough suppliers. Many restaurants are adding it to their menus in an attempt to be more European. There are some grocery stores that […]

Swine claw/ hoof trimming is still a fairly new concept in the swine production industry, and pork producers still have many questions as they decide on the value of hoof/claw trimming in their operations.
If a […]

When you are getting started in beekeeping, one of the most important choices is the type of beehive you’ll use. There are several types, and your choice should be carefully made, since your choice will involve an […]

Proper pig nutrition is essential to make sure that your pigs remain healthy. Sick animals will not be suitable for butchering, since the quality of their meat will be suspect. While you might think that you can […]

If you’re starting a goat herd, you will know that goats require some knowledge to feed them right. Whether raising goats for meat, establishing a dairy herd, or just practicing sustainable living on your […]

RACHAEL Mubiru was tired of being a jobless housewife with no income. The trials of lacking an income are what drove her to venture into commercial farming.

Today, she is practicing piggery and poultry […]

Infectious Bursal Disease (Gumboro):
A viral infection that mostly affects immature birds aged between three and 18 weeks targeting the bursal component of the immune system resulting in immunosuppression and […]

A very common cause of abortion is Brucellosis, which can also infect humans. Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by the Brucella bacteria. Brucellosis is a bacterial infection affecting primarily cattle, […]

A group of farmers converged at Dr. Beatrice Luzobe’s home in Kisaasi, Kawempe Division, Kampala. Luzobe is a professional agriculturist, who, for many years, taught Ugandans how to do farming. Upon retirement, s […]

Francis Kimani studied Kiswahili, History and Journalism where he majored in public relations. His desire to get employment by teachers service commission (TSC) faded out after he went for an interview for a […]

It is true that the rainy season is here and farmers are either celebrating the rains or lamenting about their negative effects of the rains. In fact, unless farmers take immediate steps, they may end up losing […]

It has been established that nutritional management through pregnancy and the rearing phase is of vital importance in allowing a lamb to reach its growth potential and a replacement ewe lamb to reach her […]

Local chicken is a bit easy to rear now days compared to the past since they can now reproduce with less management and can survive on their own.

There are many things that one can do in order to start rearing […]

The largest economy in Uganda enjoys pork on a daily basis in the different parts of the country and this has made piggery a more lucrative venture and many people are earning big from it. The increasing number of […]

President Museveni has advised dairy farmers to adopt modern farming practices in order to optimally use land and earn more money.
He told dairy farmers who gathered at Heritage Ranch owned by Mr James Yefeho, […]

Compared to cows, goats are the easiest dairy animals to keep because they require small land, little capital, have higher prolificacy (number of litter born per kidding), are generally hardy and their milk is […]