Amolatar | In a significant move to boost agricultural production in selected districts across the country, the National Oilseeds Project (NOSP) secretariat has distributed 2,000 kilograms of seeds to farmers in Kwania and Apac districts.
The support includes a variety of sunflower, soybean, and simsim seeds aimed at promoting sustainable farming practices in the sub-region.
The seeds come in a 25-kilogram packet, with 5 kilograms set aside for production departments in both Kwania and Apac districts.
These seeds will be distributed to designated farmer groups, ensuring that resources are allocated and used efficiently according to NOSP guidelines.
Solomon Okino, coordinator for the National Oilseeds Project in the Lango and Teso sub-regions, stated that the total cost of the two tons of seeds was shs2 million.
He reflected the secretariat’s commitment to supporting local agriculture.
Cooperatives aimed at empowering women and youth in the community are among the primary beneficiaries.
Notable recipients include the Kai-Romo Women’s Produce Cooperative in Akali Sub-county, the Alai Women’s Multipurpose Cooperative in Inomo Town Council, and the Bediworo Women’s Cooperative.
Abulomogo Youth Cooperative and Anyapo Women’s Cooperative in Apac will also receive seeds.
In light of this support, George Johnson Ojok Ocen, Kwania District Production Coordinator, urged local farmers to thoroughly prepare their gardens.
He emphasized the significance of timely planting, saying, “Farmers should ensure they prepare well and plant on time to maximize the benefits of these seeds.”
Ojok emphasized best agricultural practices, advising farmers on soil management and crop rotation strategies.
He put it this way: “A well-prepared garden is the foundation of fruitful harvests.”
NOSP’s goal is to achieve inclusive rural transformation through the sustainable development of the oilseeds sector.
It operates in six hubs across 81 districts, and the project takes an inclusive approach to clustering 120,000 smallholder farming households.
Apac, Kwania, Oyam; Ngora, Otuke, Katakwi, Alebtong, Amolatar, Kole, Kalaki; Omoro, Gulu, Amuru, and Agago districts are classified as Northern (Gulu) and Mid-northern (Lira) hubs, respectively.
NOSP is a 7-year project that will end in 2027, with funding from IFAD, the Opec Fund for International Development.
The Ugandan government’s Ministries of Local Government; Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries are jointly implementing it.
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