Breaking Gender Barriers in Farmer Field Schools to Ensure Sustainable Farming
Gender inequality does not only affect progress in leadership but also undermines the progress towards sustainable agriculture. The...
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Ronald Bagaga
- Mar 6
- 4 min
Respecting Free, Prior, And Informed Consent (FPIC) in Acquisition of Land for Investments
Land acquisitions in Uganda have increased substantially over the years largely driven by government and private investments in...
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Rashida Kabanda
- Mar 6
- 5 min
The Agroecology School for Journalists and Communicators Passes Out its First Cohort of Students
ESAFF Uganda believes that journalists and communicators are key stakeholders in driving the Agroecology agenda. It’s believed that once...
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Ronald Bagaga
- Mar 6
- 4 min
Genetic Resources: Key for Sustainable National Development
Genetic resources are of immense economic and environmental significance to the world. Genetic resources include all plant and animal...
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Ronald Bagaga
- Jan 31
- 5 min
Small-scale Farmers’ Perspectives on the Agro-industrialization Program in the National Budget
Every year, Small-scale Farmers (SSFs) under the Umbrella Movement Eastern and Southern Africa Small-scale Farmers’ Forum (ESAFF) Uganda,...
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Hakim Baliraine
- Jan 1, 2023
- 2 min
We are waxing stronger in 2023 – Message from the National Chairperson
2022 was an event-filled year whose uniqueness would not have been possible without our friends and partners. We celebrate the different...
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Andrew Adem
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) have no place in our food systems in Uganda and Africa
The value of organic food around the world was estimated to be US$ 227.1 billion in 2021. East African countries earn a lot from the...
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Ronald Bagaga
- Dec 9, 2022
- 4 min
Small-Scale Farmers Petition Government Demanding Stronger Actions Against Corrupt Servants
Small-scale farmers today, 9th of December 2022, join the rest of the world to commemorate the International day against corruption. The...
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Rashida Kabanda
- Dec 8, 2022
- 3 min
Small scale Farmers Showcase Proper Soil Management Techniques during the World Soil Day 2022
Soil is one of the main resources of the biosphere and essential factor in the production of crops as well as sustainability for animals....
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esaff uganda
- Dec 1, 2022
- 4 min
The Untapped and Forgotten Land Institution yet Key in Protecting Land Rights of Small-scale Farmers
Written by David Oming & Ronald Bagaga The Area Land Committees (ALC) as land institutions at lower local governments are instituted by...
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esaff uganda
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
Implement Policies that Protect Women and Girls against GBV
Written by Rashida Kabanda & Laurine Musoki Today, 25 November, marks the beginning of the worldwide 16 Days of Activism – a time when we...
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Rashidah Namatovu
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
Small Scale Farmers Petition Government to Protect the Farmer Managed Seed System(FMSS)
In celebration of the farmer-managed seed system that employs 80% of small-scale farmers in Uganda, ESAFF Uganda organized a national...
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David Oming
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
Farmers Demand for the Protection of Locally Grown Seeds as they are Fundamental to Food Sovereignty
Seed is the basic unit of life. Small-scale farmers are struggling to protect their own local seed varieties as big corporations use...
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David Oming
- Nov 16, 2022
- 3 min
Women SSFs Call Upon the Government for Support in Value Addition to Boost Farming as a Business
Women still make up more than 70% of the agricultural labor force and make a significant contribution of over 23% to the national GDP,...
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Laurine Musoki
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Farmers Launch the Seed Variety Registration Petition & Exhibit Neglected and Underutilised Species
World Food Day is celebrated annually on 16 October to raise awareness on hunger and healthy food habits for all. It also marks the...
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Laurine Musoki
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
ESAFF Uganda Organizes the First ever KilimoMart Online Expo
Women small-scale farmers in particular have little or no knowledge of the current trends in the Uganda's Agriculture market. This is...
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Rashida Kabanda
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
ESAFF Uganda launches the Participatory Guarantee Systems User Guide for Small-scale Farmer Groups
On 17th October 2022, ESAFF Uganda held a community celebration in commemoration of her 20 years of existence in Kisoga, Mukono district....
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Adrine Atwiine
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Enhancing bias free Journalism on Agroecology: The Agroecology Learning Journey for Journalists
Journalists and communicators play a critical role in influencing masses especially their habitual practices including consumption...
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Rashidah Namatovu
- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
Women Small Scale Farmers Call for Their Increased Participation in Government Programs
During the International Day for Rural Women, celebrated on the 15th of October every year, ESAFF Uganda organized a community engagement...
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Rashida Kabanda
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
The Youth are Key Stakeholders in Upscaling Agroecology
Agroecology has the explicit goal of strengthening the sustainability of all parts of the food system, from the seed and the soil to the...
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