Uganda: Govt Urges Scientists to Work Closely With Farmers On Agricultural Solutions
Kenneth Massa, programmes manager at Horizont3000, said the new programme would also focus on the economic empowerment of women, who play a major role in agricultural production but often have limited control over the income generated from farm produce.
The programme also promotes practical interventions, such as using tarpaulins during post-harvest handling to reduce losses and training farmers to identify and report crop pests to agricultural extension workers.
The Ministry works with development partners through the government extension system, with district production offices helping to identify areas requiring additional agricultural services and monitoring programmes implemented by partners.
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