North's First
Agroecology is the way for African nations to declare their food sovereignty and refuse to be dependent on global supply chains that are fragile and, in most cases, exploitative.
Otema Sam, chairperson of the Alii beekeepers, expressed his happiness and appreciation toward the district leadership and external partners for their support.
Assistant Resident District Commissioner Sarah Tyan expressed her gratitude to the farmers for their commitment and progress.
Lakica Janet, a resident of Mucwini sub-county, said her household is facing uncertainty after her husband borrowed money from a SACCO to finance maize production.
Akite Grace, a farmer from Adilang sub-county, said the intervention would ease the burden faced by many households during the planting season.
Today, across Acholi and Lango sub-regions, many of the gardens are yellowing with farmers turning to God for the rain to fall.
Sister Alice Rose Lakot said the decision to invest in coffee farming followed years of encouraging communities to embrace commercial agriculture and perennial crops as a pathway out of poverty.
Dulson Okello, the district entomologist and focal point for the project, highlighted beekeeping as a highly lucrative agricultural practice for farmers.
Sisto Ocen Oyet, the Lamwo district chairperson described coffee farming as a transformative opportunity capable of changing livelihoods across the district if communities fully embrace it.
Akello Sandra, a resident of Orama in Patongo sub-county, supported the enforcement but called for government intervention to provide alternative livelihoods.
Supervisors at the launch praised the government for providing these seedlings at the right time during the rainy season.
Between late 2024 and 2025, Robusta coffee, which makes up 80% of production, saw prices reach approximately shs140,000 per kilo in certain markets.
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