Govt gives fertilisers to 50,000 Busoga farmers
The government has initiated a project to distribute 80,000 bags of fertilizers to 50,000 smallholder farmers in Busoga Sub-region. State minister for Agriculture Fred Bwino Kyakulaga announced the allocation of 3,888 tonnes of fertilizers across four districts: Mayuge (18,000 bags), Bugiri (10,000), Namayingo (10,000), and Iganga (16,000). Funded by IFAD with Shs2 billion, the project aims to enhance food production. Grainpulse Ltd will oversee fertilizer procurement, with storage facilities planned in Mayuge, Bugiri, and Namayingo.
The government has launched a project under which it will deliver 80,000 bags of fertilisers to 50,000 smallholder farmers in Busoga Sub-region.Speaking at the launch on Wednesday, the State minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Mr Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, said four districts will benefit from 3,888 tonnes of fertilisers.
“The districts that will benefit from the project include Mayuge with 18,000 bags of fertilisers, Bugiri (10,000), Namayingo (10,000) and Iganga (16,000) ,’’ he said.Mr Kyakulaga said the government through the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has allocated Shs2 billion to purchase fertilisers to increase food production and security in Busoga Sub-region.
“The government has contracted Grainpulse Ltd to purchase fertilisers which will be supplied to farmers. Three stores will also be constructed in areas of Mayuge, Bugiri and Namayingo so that farmers can have access to fertilisers,’’ he said.Mr Kyakulaga said they expect the farmers to double the yields after the use of the fertilisers.
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