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New Vision (Free subscription) | 10/09/2008
By Ibrahim Kasita ORGANIC cotton farmers in Pader and Kitgum are crying foul over organic pesticides distributed by Dunavant, saying the pesticides are not effective. “I abandoned synthetic pesticides distributed by the Cotton Development Organisation (CDO) for those given by Dunavant free of charge.” “However, the pests have multiplied and continue to destroy my garden even after using...
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New Vision (Free subscription) | 10/08/2008
By Ibrahim Kasita PROLONGED negotiations between the energy ministry and Norpak, a Norwegian power firm, are delaying commencement of the 200MW Karuma hydro-power project, a situation that is likely to prolong power shortages. The finance ministry carried forward sh215.6b of the energy fund from the 2007/08 financial year to start construction of the Karuma project. Upon completion, Karuma...
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New Vision (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
By Ibrahim Kasita THE Vision Group yesterday signed a $9m (sh15b) agreement with Spicers Eastern Africa to purchase a new, ultra-modern printing press, the first of its kind in East Africa. The machine will enable print high quality 64-colour pages in one run and automate the packaging and delivery system. Chief Executive Officer Robert Kabushenga, company secretary Gervase Ndyanabo and...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 10/06/2008
Uganda: Promote Growth of Organic CottonOPINIONAaron WanyamaI write in response to concerns expressed in the media regarding the cultivation of organic cotton, especially in northern Uganda.Some of the views like that in Ibrahim Kasita's article that was published in The New Vision of September 11, titled "Organic Cotton drive backfires," seem to suggest that organic cotton is not profitable...
