NGO boosts maize growing

Sep 20, 2010

DESPITE being stuck with maize harvested in the last season, farmers in Mubende district have resumed growing the crop for the new season. A kilogramme of maize has been going for between sh100 and sh180 in the villages.

DESPITE being stuck with maize harvested in the last season, farmers in Mubende district have resumed growing the crop for the new season. A kilogramme of maize has been going for between sh100 and sh180 in the villages.

Emmanuel Nsubuga of Lubaali in Kitumbi sub-county said some farmers grow maize because it needs little care and skills. Other farmers are, however, acting on the assurance of the World Food Programme to buy maize for the next season.

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