North's First
The Managing Director of Julita Coffee Works Limited, Michael Julius Tumwebaze, cited that their dream is to utilize all available land in Uganda for farmers to establish commercial coffee farms.
As Uganda continues to rely on agriculture as its backbone, the growing misuse of chemicals poses a silent but deadly health threat.
John Kiwagalo, Director of Slow Food activities in Africa, said the gathering marked not an end but a renewed beginning.
In Northern Uganda, FertiPlus rollout has already taken place in the West Nile and Acholi sub-regions, with Lango being the latest to benefit.
Climate Smart Jobs (CSJ) aims to economically transform the agricultural sector by working with a wide range of partners, including private agricultural companies, media houses, and academic institutions.
By embracing innovative practices and resilient strategies, these farmers are not only securing their own livelihoods but are also contributing to a more sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
Francis Ogwali, Production Officer of Lira district, emphasised that support for rural entrepreneurs like Obua comes partly through sub-county budgets and farmer linkages with stakeholders
District production and marketing officer, Patrick Agaba says coffee could place Lamwo on the same footing as coffee-famous districts like Bugisu and Kasese.
Amolatar Samuel Mbiwa has directed agricultural extension workers to support coffee farmers to ensure they succeed.
Agaba says this vision could place Lamwo on the same footing as coffee-famous districts like Bugisu and Kasese.
To address these challenges and support local farmers, the Lamwo district government invested in establishing at least 50 storage facilities across the district.
As harvest season kicks in across Lamwo, the caution serves as a timely reminder for farmers to protect the value of their sweat and plan for sustainable incomes.
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