This week brings encouraging developments in agroecology, indigenous seeds and market access for organic farmers across Uganda.<\/p>\n
Civil society organisations are highlighting how indigenous seeds and traditional foods provide the foundation for food security that can withstand climate shocks. For smallholder farmers working with limited resources, these locally adapted varieties offer proven resilience without dependence on expensive external inputs. This approach aligns closely with the ecological principles Kulika has championed since 1981.<\/p>\n
Read more from Nilepost<\/a><\/p>\n PELUM Uganda is partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture and other stakeholders to host National Agroecology Week. This national platform creates vital space for farmers, policymakers and practitioners to share knowledge and strengthen Uganda’s transition toward farming systems that protect both people and the environment. Such gatherings help ensure that farmer voices shape the policies affecting their livelihoods.<\/p>\n Read more from ChimpReports<\/a><\/p>\n Uganda’s sustainable agriculture movement is increasingly addressing how ecological practices translate into better incomes and market opportunities for farmers. Moving beyond production techniques to tackle policy frameworks and trade access represents essential progress, as farmers need not only good harvests but fair prices and reliable markets to sustain their families and communities.<\/p>\nNational Agroecology Week focuses on resilient food systems<\/h3>\n
Organic farming efforts turn toward policy and markets<\/h3>\n