Local seed banks urged to preserve indigenous crops
Patrick Ogwang, the chairperson Lango Agro Input Dealers Association, said most farmers in the greater northern and eastern region of the country today prefer hybrid seeds that are scientifically modified in laboratories whose growth involves the use of pesticides and herbicides.
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Farmers showcasing indigenous food species at the launch of Green Action Week at Lira Town College on Friday. Photos by Joseph Ekol
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Activists fear that Ugandans could suffer serious famine if farmers don’t embrace the traditional culture of food storage.
They say farmers are now
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