Farmers advised on benefits of organic agriculture
Happening now at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and running throughout the weekend, the expo is a hub of best farming practice, innovation and expert advice.
An exhibitor showcasing his products during the Harvest Money Expo. (Photos by Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
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Farmers at the Harvest Money Expo have been urged to embrace organic agriculture to improve food security and household nutrition.
The advice was given by Florence Ddumba, a trainer at Kulika Uganda, during a session on the importance of organic farming and practical steps for implementation.
Samuel Nyanzi, an organic farmer and chairman of the National Organic Movements of Uganda, explained how plants obtain food.
“Plants get sugars from the sun. About 40% is used by the plant to grow, while the remaining 60% is absorbed by the soil,” he said.
The nutrients feed other organisms in the soil, which release acids that dissolve minerals, making them more accessible to plants. When these organisms die, they further enhance soil fertility, Nyanzi explained.
These lessons are part of the ongoing training provided to farmers at the Dutch Village section of the Harvest Money Expo. Other sessions focus on value addition for crops such as fruits and vegetables, soy products, bananas, and dairy, giving farmers practical knowledge to increase profitability and sustainability in agriculture.
Happening now at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and running throughout the weekend, the expo is a hub of best farming practice, innovation and expert advice.
The event has been sponsored by the Kingdom of Netherlands, ENGSOL, Tunga Nutrition, aBi, Pearl Bank, and Uganda Development Corporation. Other sponsors are Heifer International, Roke Telecom, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries and Uganda Revenue Authority.
Happening now at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and running throughout the weekend, the expo is a hub of best farming practice, innovation and expert advice.
The event has been sponsored by the Kingdom of Netherlands, ENGSOL, Tunga Nutrition, aBi, Pearl Bank, and Uganda Development Corporation. Other sponsors are Heifer International, Roke Telecom, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries and Uganda Revenue Authority. Visitors to the Expo will part with sh10,000 as the entrance fee and sh10,000 to attend training sessions.
