Uganda's agriculture ministry hosts Nigerian military team
The visiting team was keen on how Uganda is using technology to address climate change effects on agriculture production as well as management of the wildlife in efforts to maintain food security.
Some technical staff of the Ministry. (Courtesy)
By Prossy Nandudu
Journalists @New Vision
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A delegation from the Army War College of Nigeria is in Uganda on an agricultural study tour as part of their course.
Interacting with ministry stakeholders, the visiting team was keen on how Uganda is using technology to address climate change effects on agriculture production as well as management of the wildlife in efforts to maintain food security.
They had a taste of — and appreciated — Ugandan coffee and milk on site, courtesy of the Coffee Development and the Dairy Development departments.
Part of the team from Nigeria. (Courtesy)
The Nigerian delegation was welcomed on Wednesday by agriculture ministry Under Secretary Mary Aacha Orikiriza on behalf of the permanent secretary.
They interacted with members of the Senior Management Committee, who made presentations on Uganda's unique models and strategies for agricultural sector development.
Other places that the team plans to visit include the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB).
On Tuesday, they visited the National Forest Authority, according to a statement from the agriculture ministry.