More than 30 farmer representatives from the selected groups were trained on Saturday, 19th July 2025, on how to increase food production by applying the best ecological Principles while conserving the Environment for social-economic Development.
This training was part of the Careful Irrigation Project, held in Kirindameni village, Rwibaale Ward, Butunduzi Town Council, Kyenjojo District.
The project, which is being implemented by Mountains of the Moon University and Joint Effort to Save the Environment (JESE) in partnership with IHI DELFT University from the Netherlands, aims to enhance food Production while minimizing Environmental Impact.
According to Dr Mary Ekyaligonza, a senior Lecturer in the Department of Natural Resources, Tourism and Environment, the project will be implemented in the Districts of Rwenzori, focusing on skilling local farmers on promoting biodiversity, improving soil health, crop production, among others.
Dr. Ekyaligonza said that farmers will be equipped with the best farming practices like mulching, agroforestry, organic manure application, organic pesticide usage, terracing, and tree planting for social-economic Development.
Akoraebirungi Benedict, a staff member at MMU, rallied farmers to use acquired knowledge to transform household income and extend ideas to the rest of the community members.
He added that sharing skills with family and community members will last forever, even after the project has ended, hence continued improved agriculture and environmental protection.
The LCI Chairperson, Kirindameni village, Tusabe John Bosco, said that the farmers are challenged with supply of poor quality seeds, limited knowledge on modern farming, crop pests, among others.
He commended MMU for such skilful engagements, calling for more training in order to improve on crop yields.
Byaruhanga Patrick LC I, Chairperson for Rwibaale village Rwibaale ward, Butunduzi town council, Kyenjojo district, complained on the poor markets for their produce, low crop yields, soil infertility, wetland encroachment, and limited land for agriculture expansion.
Byaruhanga asked Government institutions and other organizations to work on pressing issues like transport, infrastructure, supply of quality seeds, and providing markets for produce for farmers to benefit.
(By Tumwebaze Phillip)
