The National Coordinator of the Advocacy Coalition for Sustainable Agriculture (ACSA), Ms. Harriet Nakasi, has called on Ugandan farmers to embrace regenerative agriculture and the productive use of renewable energy to improve production and ensure better harvests.
Speaking to smallholder farmers and farmer champions during a training on strengthening women and youth leadership at Inter-Service Hotel in Nsambya, Kampala, on Thursday, Ms. Nakasi urged farmers to adopt inclusive agricultural approaches that create opportunities for women, youth and persons with disabilities to actively participate and benefit from the sector. Ms. Harriet Nakasi speaking……
Ms. Oliver Masika, the Kasese District Environmental Officer, separately told our reporter in an interview after the meeting that farmers should embrace renewable energy technologies and practices to increase both the quantity and quality of food production throughout the year, reducing their dependence on seasonal rainfall and helping them maintain consistent agricultural output. Ms. Oliver speaking……..
Advocacy Coalition for Sustainable Agriculture is a legally registered network of civil society organizations that works with smallholder farmers to promote sustainable agriculture, agricultural markets and environmental conservation.
Disclaimer: This article was originally published by Kasese Guide Radio (100.5 FM).