Factor for improvement of farming in Uganda
- Introduction of new better quality and high yielding crops and animals such as colonal coffee, grought resistant maize, cassava etc.
- Diversification of animals
- Diversification of crops for example upland rice, vannila
- Introduction of exotic animals
- Employment of modern farming methods such as spraying, use of fertilizers etc.
- Agricultural shows/exhibitions to stimulate interest and train farmers to better farming methods
- Intensification of veterinary and extension agricultural services.
- Quarantine put in place to prevent spread of diseases
- Padlocking of farms
- Introduction of new varietirs of fodder crops
- Mechanization
- Practicing mixed farming
- Construction of valley dams to provide surface water
- Creation of buffer zones to protect animals against wild animals
- Introduction of communal stoage facilities and silos.
- Construction and maintenance of transport routes
- Establishement of processing plants to reduce on post harvest losses
- Provement of political stability
- Provision of capital through SACCOs
- Increasing research into improved varieties and market
CATEGORIES General
TAGS Dr. Bbosa Science
