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SUMMARY:

This project will facilitate 4000 local farmers in Sironko, Kumi, Gulu, Luwero, and Mbarara district plant 248000 improved fruit trees (Jackfruits, avocado, mangos, lemons, oranges and paw paws) and also educate them on adoption of modern farming techniques in order to preserve environment, improve nutrition, improve food security, produce higher yields, produce better quality fruits, reduce labor requirements, improve crop management, increase income, increase market access and increase food availability.

CHALLENGES:

  1. • Soil degradation
  2. • Limited market access
  3. • Lack of modern farming equipment
  4. • Limited access to quality seeds and input
  5. • Climate change

SOLUTIONS:

  1. • Educate farmers on tree planting
  2. • Raise and manage nursery beds
  3. • Secure improved seeds for local farmers
  4. • Secure fertilizers for local farmers
  5. • Distribute fruit tree seedlings to the beneficiaries
  6. • Secure good market for their yields
  7. • Help in supervision, monitoring and evaluation of activities

LONG-TERM IMPACT:

  1. • Improved soil health and fertility through sustainable farming practices
  2. • Increased biodiversity and ecosystem resilience
  3. • Increased crop yields and improved fruit quality
  4. • Improved market access and prices for farmers' produce
  5. • Increased food security
  6. • Improved nutrition and health
  7. • Improved resilience to climate change and environmental stressors
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$200
USD
will facilitate training for 100 farmers on modern farming techniques
$500
USD
will provide 500 fruit tree seedlings to local farmers
$600
USD
will establish a tree nursery for high-quality seedlings
$
$25
USD
monthly
Will facilitate seedling distribution
$75
USD
monthly
Will facilitate soil testing and analysis to optimize fertilizer application
$100
USD
monthly
Will facilitate connecting farmers to market and providing support for value chain development
$200
USD
monthly
Will facilitate establishment of demonstration farms to showcase best practices and new technologies
$400
USD
monthly
Will facilitate climate resilient practices by educating farmers on climate-resilient practices such as agroforestry and conservation agriculture
$500
USD
monthly
Will facilitate acquiring farm equipment and tools
$600
USD
monthly
Will facilitate acquiring fertilizers and pesticides for the local farmers
$800
USD
monthly
Will facilitate tree nursery establishment to provide high quality fruit tree seedlings
$1000
USD
monthly
Will facilitate installation of efficient irrigation systems
$
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