Uganda launches irrigation plan to boost agricultural production
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Nile Post
Uganda is launching a phased irrigation plan to rehabilitate schemes, use river water and extend water access to farms. The initiative aims to secure food supplies and help farmers adapt to unstable weather conditions, Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze announced in Mbarara, according to Nile Post.
Uganda has launched a phased irrigation plan to boost agricultural production, strengthen food security and help farmers cope with unpredictable weather conditions. Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze announced the initiative on Friday in Mbarara during national celebrations of World Food Day, according to Nile Post.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries will work with the Ministry of Water and Environment to rehabilitate irrigation schemes, harvest water from rivers and streams, and extend supplies to farms. The plan is intended to improve farmers’ climate resilience and secure harvests, Nile Post reports.
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