Factor for improvement of farming in Uganda

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
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