RUKIGA – The coffee farming trainings in Rukiga District have concluded successfully, equipping both aspiring and seasoned farmers with professional expertise in modern agronomic practices to boost productivity.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The training, organized by the State House Local Content Unit in partnership with Rukiga District Woman MP, Hon. Dr. Sylvia Alinaitwe, started last week and was rolled out in all sub-counties in Rukiga District.
Speaking at the training launch last week, Hon. Sylvia Alinaitwe described the initiative as a transformative effort to empower farmers with the tools and knowledge needed to escape poverty and achieve sustainable livelihoods.
The legislator noted that the provision of quality seedlings and modern agronomic training lays a strong foundation for increased productivity and socio-economic transformation in the district.
“This initiative goes beyond farming; it is about empowering our people with the tools and knowledge they need to lift themselves out of poverty. By providing quality seeds and modern agronomic training, we are building a foundation for increased productivity and sustainable livelihoods for our farmers,” said Dr. Sylvia.
Experts have since equipped hundreds of farmers across the district with practical skills in commercial agriculture, covering the entire coffee production cycle, from planting and seedling protection to growth monitoring and harvest preparation.
The program also provided critical insights into pest management, soil conservation, and value addition, equipping growers with modern practices to improve both productivity and coffee quality.
The capacity-building effort has empowered hundreds of farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to drive socio-economic transformation and boost commercial agriculture in the district.
Twebaze Alex, a coffee farmer, noted that the practical demonstrations and expert guidance have prepared both existing and prospective coffee growers for better yields and enhanced commercial farming prospects.
“This training has opened our eyes to modern farming methods we never knew existed. We are now confident that our coffee production will improve significantly,” Twebaze remarked.
Turyamushanga Bernard, also a coffee farmer from Kamwezi Sub-county, identified drought and insect infestations as the most significant challenges threatening coffee production in the district.
“Drought and insects are the twin threats that continue to undermine our coffee production,” Bernard affirmed.
Farmers in Rukiga District have already received an impressive 7 million coffee seedlings under District Woman MP Dr. Sylvia Alinaitwe, with the Local Content Unit committing to supplying more coffee seedlings.
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