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Ensuring Food Safety: Tackling Chemical Contamination with Agroecological Approaches in Commemoration of World Food Safety Day
World Food Safety Day, celebrated annually on June 7th, serves as a critical reminder of the importance of food safety in ensuring the...
Andrew Adem
Jun 7, 20245 min read


St. Joseph Naama Modern Secondary School Hosts Dynamic World Environment Day Celebration
In Mityana district, Uganda, St. Joseph Naama Modern Secondary School hosted a vibrant World Environment Day celebration, marking a...
David Oming
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Floods in Kasese: Small-Scale Farmers Demand Immediate Action
In Uganda, floods are not just a seasonal inconvenience but a recurring catastrophe that devastates lives and livelihoods. Nowhere is...
David Oming
May 31, 20243 min read


FARMER MANAGED SEED SYSTEM (FMSS) WEBINAR SERIES
Exploring impacts of participatory plant breeding using the farmer field schools on upholding the farmer-managed seed system in...
Naume Kalinaki
May 22, 20242 min read


A Small-scale Farmer's Journey in the Development of Uganda's National Agroecology Strategy.
Amidst the challenges posed by climate change, and unsustainable agricultural practices, Uganda's National Agroecology Strategy (NAS)...
Ronald Bagaga
May 6, 20243 min read


Could Agroecology Clubs present a promising approach to addressing food and nutrition insecurity in academic institutions?
Malnutrition is a global concern that affects both children and adults. The rapid evolution of food systems to feed the ever-growing...
David Oming
May 6, 20244 min read


SEED GIST Unveiled on International Seed Day: A Beacon for Farmer-Managed Seed Systems
On this International Seed Day, we reflect on the profound historical significance of small-scale farmers in safeguarding our...
Naume Kalinaki
Apr 26, 20242 min read


World Earth Day: Small-scale farmers in Uganda are using Community Agroecology Schools to protect biodiversity from extinction and counter climate change.
As the globe observes another World Earth Day, it is critical to draw attention to the critical role Uganda's small-scale farmers have...
Andrew Adem
Apr 22, 20244 min read


From Declarations to Action: Empowering Lower Government Structures and Rural Communities Through UNDROP
On December 17, 2018, the UN General Assembly finally adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in...
Rashida Kabanda
Apr 19, 20244 min read


PRESS RELEASE: ESAFF Uganda Stands in Solidarity on the International Day of Peasant Struggles
[Uganda, April 17, 2024] – ESAFF Uganda proudly joins the global community in commemorating the International Day of Peasant Struggles, a...
esaff uganda
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Amplifying Voices of Women Small scale Farmers: Local Leaders Pledge to Support on Settling Land Wrangles
The issue of women's land rights remains a pervasive challenge in Nebbi district, perpetuated by factors such as limited access to...
Adrine Atwiine
Mar 22, 20243 min read


Recognition of Farmer Varieties: A Vital Leap for Genetic Biodiversity Preservation and Food Sovereignty
Seeds are important inputs that influence agricultural development, among other things. The majority of African farmers (especially...
Naume Kalinaki
Mar 21, 20246 min read


Small-Scale Farmers Navigating Large-Scale Land Based Investments in West Nile Region
Uganda has seen a surge in Large Scale Land Based Investments (LSLBI) driven by domestic and foreign interests aiming to capitalize on...
Timothy Nkooyooyo
Mar 15, 20244 min read


Refugee Actions Impede Land Rights for host communities in the West Nile Region.
Uganda's commitment to refugee protection traces back to 1987 when the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees was ratified by her....
Timothy Nkooyooyo
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Small-scale farmers in Kasese and Mityana districts ready to reap big from the production of organic fertilizers and pesticides
Organic farming enhances biological diversity within the whole ecosystem, increases soil biological activity, maintains long-term soil...
David Oming & Julius Engwedu
Mar 4, 20243 min read


Women Small-scale Farmers are Hungry for Land Rights Knowledge.
In the West Nile region like other parts of Uganda, land rights remain a critical issue affecting the livelihoods and well-being of...
Ronald Bagaga
Mar 4, 20244 min read


Empowering Small-Scale Farmers through evaluating Enterprise Needs for Effective Support
In the global quest for sustainable agriculture and food security, the role of small-scale farmer-led enterprises cannot be overstated....
Hilda Nansubuga & Laurine Musoki
Mar 4, 20243 min read


We are a Movement Amplifying Small-scale Farmers' Voices, especially for women in Policy processes.
We are thrilled to share with you our Impact Report for the year 2023, reflecting the incredible strides we've made over the past year....
Hakim Baliraine
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Women Small-scale Farmers in the West Nile Sub-Region Championing Processes of Acquiring Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs)
Approximately over 20% of Uganda’s land is registered, which is higher than the average level of 10% in Sub-Saharan Africa. On the other...
David Oming
Jan 31, 20244 min read


Media Urged to Spotlight the Aesthetic Splendour of Agroecology to the Public
ESAFF Uganda believes that journalists and communicators are key stakeholders in driving the agroecology agenda. It’s believed that once...
Rashida Kabanda
Jan 31, 20244 min read
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