Reflections on the Farm Visit to Velrob Farms in Embro, Ontario, Canada on November 15, 2025.
I had the privilege of joining Sekama Canada on a farm tour to Steve and Carol Veldman’s two dairy farms in Embro. This was not only an educational experience but also a clear reinforcement of Sekama’s mission to connect African especially Ugandan farmers with Canadian expertise.
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Falling Milk Prices Are Driving Ugandan Farmers from Dairy to Beef
By Rashid Muhoozi, Sekama For many Ugandan families, farming has long been a way of life and a source of food. Today, it is also a business, and farmers are choosing ventures that bring steady income. In cattle farming, this choice often comes down to whether
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Rotational Grazing: A Simple Way to Feed Your Cows Better and Save Money
When the dry season comes, grass often runs short, and farmers struggle to feed their animals. Buying extra hay or feed can be expensive. But there is a simple solution that many farmers around the world are using – rotational grazing. Instead of letting cows roam
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Cactus Sap in Western Uganda: A Traditional Remedy for East Coast Fever in Cattle
Farmers in Western Uganda have long used cactus sap as a natural remedy for East Coast Fever (Amashuyo) in cattle. Applied to swollen lymph nodes, the sap stops bleeding, reduces fever, and eases swelling. This traditional practice highlights the power of natural remedies in African livestock
Learn MoreMy Journey to the Outdoor Farm Show and Canadian Farms – By Peter Asiimwe
This September, I had the privilege of traveling to Woodstock and Stanford, Ontario, Canada, to attend the Outdoor Farm Show and visit several dairy farms. I am grateful to Sekama for giving me this opportunity. It was more than just a trip. It was an eye-opening
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Canadian Dairy Expertise Comes to Uganda
We are thrilled that Steve Veldman, proprietor of Velrob Farms in Embro, Ontario, and a member of the Gay Lea Foods Co-operative, has agreed to visit Uganda to share his farm experience. During our conversation, Steve spoke about his approach to sustainable dairy farming and how
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37 Liters a Day: A Remarkable Cow Steals the Spotlight
This EastGen cow wowed us at the Outdoor Farm Show 2025, producing 37 liters a day! No surprise it was the star of the Dairy Innovation Centre. Our Ugandan farmers were especially excited about the chance to bring this amazing breed home.
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A Day with Progressive Dairy Operators
On Thursday, September 12, 2025, our Sekama team, along with a farmer from Uganda, had the privilege of visiting farms through the invitation of the Progressive Dairy Operators (PDO). It was more than just a tour; it was a chance to see firsthand how Canadian farms
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Reflections from Sekama Farm Visit – 2025
This September, we visited the Outdoor Farm Show and toured several dairy farms around Woodstock, Ontario. We enjoyed exploring the wide range of innovations on display, from modern farm equipment to the impressive EastGen cow producing over 35 litres of milk per day. Walking through barns,
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Straw Bedding: A Simple Way to Grow Healthy Calves
Good bedding is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to improve calf health. Deep straw bedding can reduce diseases like pneumonia, scours, and poor growth. Calves spend about 20 hours a day lying down, so clean and dry bedding helps them stay warm and
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