The Kotido district Production office has registered 5,000 hectares of gardens which have been affected by the current drought across the district. Sam Richard Erechu, the Kotido district Production Officer says his office collected data from all 19 sub counties in the…
The first nationwide mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) will begin in July and end in August this year, the government has announced. This as reporter by Daily Monitor will follow the completion of the ongoing farmer registration, onboarding…
Under the new arrangement, introduced early this year, farmers will bear the cost of the vaccines, while the government will continue to fund the services of veterinary officers administering the vaccines, as well as the transportation and cold chain costs involved in…
Paul Adia the LCIII of Maaru sub county confirmed the incident, blaming it to idle youth, whom he says have shunned product work and instead resort to stealing people’s property. By Hellen Aguyo Pigs in pen (Courtesy photo) A renowned piggery farmer…
Under the initiative, each beneficiary household is expected to receive Shs5 million in cash, equivalent to the value of five head of cattle. Priority under the first phase has been given to elderly persons, widows and widowers, former abductees, female-headed households, unemployed…
By Suzan Aanyu Unnecessary selling of food stuff has been cited as one of the major drivers contributing to food insecurity among households in Kotido district. This was raised by the locals during a community dialogue aimed at promoting inclusive participation and…
By Moses Lokeris Livestock farmers in Kotido district are crying foul over a drop in livestock prices in various markets, blaming it on middlemen who take advantage of the current food crisis to exploit them. According to them, they are forced to…
By Cindrella Atenyo Livestock farmers and leaders from Napak District have decried the unending fight against the tick-borne diseases which they say are causing heavy losses and threatening the survival of their cattle. According to them, they have for decades continued to…