SUPPORT 4000 FARMERS IN ADOPTING MODERN FARMING TECHNIQUES AND PLANT 248000 FRUIT TREES IN UGANDA

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