Beans are annual plants grown for their edible seeds and occasionally for the leaves that are eaten as vegetables. They are one of the most important legumes for human consumption. They are estimated to be the second most important source of dietary protein and third most important source of calories. There are many varieties of

Pumpkins are a warm season vegetables belonging to the genus “Cucurbita”. The gourd fruit grows on vines and is mainly grown for its culinary elements Common varieties of Pumpkins grown in Uganda There are over 7 varieties of pumpkin grown in Uganda, they include sweet cream,Bala,Dulu,Onziga,Sunfish,Sugar pie, and Anderina. Soil requirements for growing Pumpkins Pumpkins

NAADS top manager Grace Kazigati (also handles communications) says FAO has partnered with NAADS to organize an awards exercise aimed at recognizing the most outstanding youth entrepreneurs in agriculture. Over 500 of them will compete in a months’ long exercise that will see the different farming enterprises assessed and evaluated to determine the most inspiring

Zubair Kawooya a resident of Bukolooto village, Kayunga Town, in Kayunga District was a poor man three years ago. He was previously a maize farmer and it is from selling dry maize grain that he derived his livelihood. “I used to earn about Shs450,000 from my maize every season because I was being cheated by