Raising Better Calves Starts Early
If you want strong, productive cows in the future, the work starts right after a calf is born. New research from the Ontario’s University of Guelph shows that the first...
Learn MoreHow Farmers in Central Uganda Are Improving Milk Safety
Milk safety is important for your income and your family’s health. A recent study looked at how smallholder dairy farmers in Central Uganda are handling food safety on their farms....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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