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Farmers' Voices“From Soil to Sovereignty”: The Nexus between Land Rights and AgroecologyThe implications of insecure land tenure are severe for agroecology, a practice deeply rooted in place, ecology, and cultural identity. Agroecology thrives when communities have the power to shape their food systems from what they grow, to how they grow it, to how it reaches the market.But when land is commodified and farming becomes extractive, agroecological systems lose ground, literally and figuratively.In this podcast, we sit down with land experts to highlight the important connection between secure land rights and Agroecology.
2025-09-031h 02Farmers' VoicesCitizen Data and Small-Scale Farmers: Monitoring Access to Productive Resources like land in UgandaIn Uganda, small-scale farmers make up the backbone of the economy, producing the majority of the country’s food. Yet, many still struggle to access the resources they need to thrive: land, water, agricultural inputs, and credit. Traditional data systems often overlook these farmers, especially women and youth working on customary land or in remote areas.In this episode, we explore how citizen-generated data, information collected by communities for their use, is changing the game. Can this bottom-up data revolution help close the gap between policy and practice? What opportunities does it create, and what challenges still stand in th...
2025-09-0341 minFarmers' VoicesBanned in Europe, Sold in Africa: How Highly Hazardous Pesticides are still Poisoning Ugandan FarmsThe complexities surrounding inorganic pesticide use in Uganda, from the application in fields to the consumption of contaminated produce, highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive understanding of the interrelated challenges and opportunities in transitioning towards more sustainable agricultural practices rooted in agroecology. In our first episode of the Spotlight, we sit down with experts to shed light on the various impacts of using Highly Hazardous Pesticides on human health and the environment
2025-09-0345 minFarmers' VoicesInternational Day of Peasants Struggles : Small-scale farmers demand for protection of peasant rightsThis 17th April, we stand in solidarity with small-scale farmers, peasants, and indigenous communities worldwide who fight for food sovereignty, land rights, and climate justice. Peasants are at the heart of feeding the world, yet they face land grabbing, corporate exploitation, and climate crises.This day honors their resilience and amplifies their voices in the fight for agroecology, fair food systems, and rural justice.Small-scale farmers demand for the right to access land and prioritization of Agroecology over industrial agriculture
2025-04-171h 00Farmers' VoicesThe Impact of Community Agroecology Schools in Farming CommunitiesIn this episode, we focus on how the Community Agroecology Schools are beneficial to the members and the wider community including some of the government programs benefited by the members and the challenges. We also look at the curriculum development by the members and the importance of farmer to farmer learning in Community Agroecology School.
2025-03-1911 minFarmers' VoicesImplementation of the Community Agroecology School Approach in Kasese DistrictPangani Beatrice, a Facilitator for Mumbuzi Community Agroecology School in Kasese discusses how the Community Agroecology School approach is implemented looking at the formation of the schools, membership, meetings, activities and policy influencing by the Community Agroecology School members
2025-03-1914 min
Farmers' VoicesJustifying The Transition to Agroecology in UgandaAgroecology is gaining traction as one innovative approach to meet our current needs without jeopardizing those of future generations to sustain themselves, while at the same time delivering healthy diets, biodiversity conservation, contributing to reducing the negative effects of climate change, and ensuring just and inclusive food systems that leave no one behind. Agroecology is well positioned to help countries meet multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
ESAFF Uganda interviewed two small scale farmers in Mukono: Mr. Wali Christopher, Irene Nakijoba and Mr. Edward Mukiibi, the President of Slow Food International on the viability, benefits of Agroecology and...
2025-02-1008 minFarmers' VoicesRole of Community Agroecology Schools in Shaping Community Livelihoods and Development
2025-01-2020 minFarmers' VoicesGovernment Collaboration with the Communities for Sustainable Development through Community Agroecology Schools
2025-01-2014 minFarmers' VoicesCommunity Agroecology Schools Accelerating Adoption and Application of Agroecology Practices in Farming Communities
2025-01-2015 min2025-01-2011 minFarmers' VoicesCommunity Agroecology Schools Facilitate Cross Generation Learning and Knowledge Transfer in Communities
2025-01-2013 minFarmers' VoicesAgroecology Practices play a Critical Role in Improving Soil Health and Environmental ConservationJussy Nathan and Joy Ngimba share how Agroecology is helping in protecting soil health through practices such as digging trenches and making organic manure which also improves plant health.
2025-01-1718 minFarmers' VoicesCommunity Agroecology Schools promoting Agroecology Transformation among Small-scale FarmersIn this podcast, we sit down with Beatrice Pangani a small-scale farmer from Kasese district as we discuss the role of Agroecology in improving production in farming communities.
2025-01-1718 minFarmers' VoicesThere is need for more sensitization GBV in Communities: Small-scale farmers cry out during a Radio Talk showSmall-scale farmers and the Senior Probation and Welfare Officer of Bugiri district sit down on a radio talk show and discuss the 16 Days of Activism and the different causes of GBV.
They further shared some of the ways we can put an end to Gender Based Violence.
2024-12-1854 minFarmers' Voices"Alcoholism was the major cause of GBV in my marriage"- Pangani Beatrice shares her story on Gender Based ViolenceBeatrice Pangani from Kasese district shares how alcoholism of her husband led to Gender Based Violence and ended her marriage
2024-12-1815 minFarmers' Voices"Empower both Girls and Boys to know that they have a role to play in ending GBV"- Ikaali Zeridah shares her story on Gender Based ViolenceIn this episode, Ikaali Zeridah a small scale farmer from Jinja District shares her experience on Gender Based Violence and how she managed to get help.
2024-12-1805 minFarmers' VoicesUnderstanding the Role of Government in Ending Gender Based Violence (GBV)In this episode of the ESAFF Uganda podcast, we sit down with Mr. Deogratious Mwondha, the Senior Probation and Welfare Officer of Bugiri district as he share the different actions of the government in putting an end to Gender Based Violence
2024-12-1826 minFarmers' VoicesSmall-scale Farmers’ Perspectives on the National Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024/25.In this episode, small-scale farmers dig deep into the government's financial priorities, revenue sources, and spending plans for economic growth and social welfare under the theme "Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation, and Market Access."
In understanding the government’s position, farmers share their concerns, recommendations,, and commitment to actively participate in the development of FY2025/26 budget development processes and tracking of the FY2024/25 budget expenditures.
2024-07-0142 minFarmers' VoicesA Small-scale Farmer's Journey in the Development of Uganda's National Agroecology Strategy.In this episode, we dive deep into the ongoing consequences of conventional agriculture to small scale farmers and how the National Agroecology Strategy aims to pave the way for their prosperity and lead a joint force to steer government action through the development of a National Agroecology Strategy for Uganda.
2024-05-0647 minFarmers' VoicesJustifying the Relevance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP) in Improving the Livelihoods of Small scale Farmers
On December 17, 2018, the UN General Assembly finally adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas (UNDROP). At the forefront of this struggle was La Via Campesina, a global social movement fighting for the rights and independence of small-scale farmers.
Through the work of La Via Campesina and allies, the collective rights of small-scale farmers and peasants were recognised when the UN adopted the declaration as an international legal instrument.
In this podcast, we talk to Christine Nabwami, a small scale farmer and facilitator on...
2024-04-1925 minFarmers' VoicesResponsible Agriculture Investments (RAI)ESAFF Uganda in partnership with GIZ co-funded by European Union (EU) and Germany Government developed a spot message on Responsible Agriculture Investment, crucial for raising awareness, advocating for change, and mobilizing stakeholders to prioritize ethical, sustainable and responsible practices in the agricultural to ensure a better future for all.
2023-12-1801 min
Farmers' VoicesSilent No More: Small scale Farmers share Stories and Impacts of Gender-Based ViolenceThe 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women starts and it runs until 10th December on the Human Rights Day.
In this podcast ESAFF Uganda digs into the critical issues of gender based violence, its impact and the calls to action to the government and other stakeholders from small scale farmers from Kasese, Gulu and Adjumani districts. The farmers further share their personal experiences on Gender Based Violence. This podcast aims to raise awareness about Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and its adverse...
2023-12-0131 minFarmers' VoicesThe Contribution of Youth Farmers to the Agriculture Sector in Uganda | International Youth Day 2022This podcast, brings to you a special discussion held with youth small scale farmers from Nebbi, Zombo, Amuru, Apac and Mbale Districts. 5 youth small scale farmers (3 F and 2 M) were engaged in commemoration of the International Youth Day on 12th August 2022 to discuss the contribution of youth farmers within the Agriculture Sector.
The youth small scale farmers talked to included Wawuya Raymond from Youth Liberation Exodus Uganda Mbale District, Adoch Irene Lamwaka Aber from Dwong Ci Giyabi Farmer Group Amuru District, Oyeki Monica from Mungu Jakisa Farmer Group Zombo District, Oryon Denis from RiseUp Farmer Group Apac...
2022-09-1611 min
Africa World Now ProjectAfrica & food security/insecurity in an age of planetary crisisIn a 2015 article titled, Decolonizing Our minds and Our Lands: Reviving Seeds, Culture and African Strength, Gathuru Mburu writes that: “Recolonization is happening. There is a second scramble, not just in Africa, but across the global South. Corporations started it. We need to name and shame these corporations - Monsanto, Syngenta, Cargill, and the program promoting them, AGRA [A Green Revolution for Africa] - to take this battle to the next level. The wars [of conquest of Africa] have not actually ended - the artillery has just transformed into a different type against us farmers today. All of us are fi...
2022-09-011h 19
Farmers' VoicesThe role of women seed champions in sourcing, storing and sharing seedIn this podcast, we had a special discussion with women seed champions in Adjumani district. We engaged with 3 women seed champions in Adjumani district to discuss the role of women in sourcing, storing and sharing seed. The women further shared about the kind of support that they need to preserve their seed sovereignty despite the current pressures from opposers of farmer-managed seed systems.
The seed champions interviewed include Margaret Masudio from Pakele sub-county who is a Farmer Field School facilitator and also the Chairperson ESAFF Adjumani; Jennifer Angua, NUS facilitator from Ofua sub-county and Lillian Mandera, Chairperson...
2021-09-0219 minFarmers' VoicesSharing the impact of KilimoMart ApplicationThis podcast highlights how Vicky Lokwiya, a small-scale farmer from Paicol village, Gulu district accessed KilimoMart Application and sold her organic agricultural products (cassava and okra) products using the Application. It covers the challenges that she used to face before the intervention of KilimoMart Application. In the podcast, she also discussed how she got to know about the Application, how she used KilimoMart to access market, how she prepares okra, loads them on KilimoMart. It also talks about the information that Vicky Lokwiya gets from KilimoMart Application and how she uses the information to support other small-scale farmers in...
2021-07-0617 minFarmers' VoicesExamining Organic Agriculture Practices in Uganda - A case of John Baptist Matovu from Masaka district.John is the Agricultural officer for Buwunga Sub County in Masaka district. In this podcast, he discusses the relationship between the small-scale farmers and the production office and how this office has been able to support the farmers in Buwunga.
He highlighted why many farmers prefer to use conventional farming rather than organic farming and what the production officer is doing to encourage farmers to uptake ecological farming practices.
This Podcast was produced by ESAFF Uganda with financial support from SDC and BVaT. ESAFF Uganda owns the views expressed...
2021-07-0313 minFarmers' VoicesExamining Organic Agriculture Practices in Uganda - A case of Wali Christopher from Mukono district.In this podcast, Wali Christopher talks about the availability of markets for organic products in the country and outside the country. He highlights the major reason why consumers do not consume organically produced food and the importance of adding value to organic products such as reduction of post harvest losses and increased income for farmers.
Christopher also gives some propositions on what should be done to entice more small-scale farmers to add value to their products before taking them to the markets and how small-scale farmers should access information on Ecological Organic Agriculture.
2021-07-0332 minFarmers' VoicesSmall-scale farmers' discussion on Desertification and Drought DayIn this podcast, small-scale farmers looked at the main causes of land degradation in Uganda highlighting the human activities that lead to land degradation. In this podcast, small-scale farmers discussed the impacts of desertification and drought in their farming communities and how it affects their production and livelihood. The podcast also talks about the actions that can be taken to combat desertification and drought in Uganda specifically looking at actions by the government and the citizens.
This podcast was in commemoration of world day to combat desertification and drought 2021. Participants include the Chairperson ESAFF Uganda (Mr. Hakim...
2021-07-0306 minFarmers' VoicesExamining Organic Agriculture Practices in Uganda - A case of Olivia Muwanga from Masaka district.In this podcast, Olivia Muwanga, a small-scale organic farmer from Masaka district who is passionate about Organic Agriculture and has been practising organic agriculture for over 10 years shares how she started practising Organic Agriculture and how she uses organic agriculture practices to control pests and diseases.
She further explains to us the benefits of organic agriculture to the environment and human health. She called upon the Government to upscale organic farming and urged small scale farmers.
This Podcast was produced by ESAFF Uganda with financial support from SDC and...
2021-07-0224 min