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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...
Naume Kalinaki
Mar 6, 20233 min read


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...
Ronald Bagaga
Mar 6, 20234 min read


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...
Rashida Kabanda
Mar 6, 20235 min read


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...
Ronald Bagaga
Mar 6, 20234 min read


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,...
Ronald Bagaga
Jan 31, 20235 min read


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...
Hakim Baliraine
Jan 1, 20232 min read


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...
Andrew Adem
Dec 12, 20224 min read


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...
Ronald Bagaga
Dec 9, 20224 min read


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....
Rashida Kabanda
Dec 8, 20223 min read


The Untapped and Forgotten Land Institution yet Key in Protecting Land Rights of Small-scale Farmers
The Area Land Committees (ALC) as land institutions at lower local governments are instituted by the Land (Amendment) Act of 2004,...
David Oming & Ronald Bagaga
Dec 1, 20224 min read


Implement Policies that Protect Women and Girls against GBV
Today, 25 November, marks the beginning of the worldwide 16 Days of Activism – a time when we are all encouraged to show support, raise...
Rashida Kabanda & Laurine Musoki
Nov 25, 20223 min read


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...
Rashidah Namatovu
Nov 16, 20223 min read


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...
David Oming
Nov 16, 20223 min read


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,...
David Oming
Nov 16, 20223 min read


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...
Laurine Musoki
Nov 15, 20222 min read


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...
Laurine Musoki
Nov 15, 20222 min read


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....
Rashida Kabanda
Nov 15, 20222 min read


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...
Adrine Atwiine
Nov 15, 20223 min read


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...
Rashidah Namatovu
Oct 31, 20223 min read


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...
Rashida Kabanda
Oct 5, 20222 min read
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