Over 2700 Farmers in Bugiri district are grappling with frequent power shortages, which threaten the development of agriculture in the area.
Moses Makaka, the Manager of the Bugiri Agribusiness Institutions Development Association (BAIDA), says that the main challenge is between Musita and Nankoma in Bugiri district. He explains that whenever they consult UMEME about the power outages, they get no response.
According to Makaka, to improve the farmer’s income and productivity, the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) donated to them a milling machine that is lying idle most of the time because of frequent power blackouts in the area. Makaka said that they handle over 100 farmers every day who bring their produce to the mill for value addition so that they can improve their income but they always find the power off.
Zidah Naigaga, a local farmer, shared her transformative experience, citing an increase in maize production from four bags per hectare to fifteen bags across two hectares after receiving training from Sasakawa Africa Association. This boost in yield has significantly improved her ability to provide for her family and support her children's education.
Christine Kyomugisha, the program officer overseeing regenerative agriculture at Sasakawa Africa Association, emphasized the implementation of farmer support centers. These centers serve as hubs for information on farming practices and value addition, aiming to uplift farmers' incomes.
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