Wakiso Farmers Irrigate Crops in Rain Season, Count Loses

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Wakiso Farmers Irrigate Crops in Rain Season, Count Loses Top story

3 Dec 2019, 07:41 Comments 1576 Views Wakiso, Uganda Business and finance Agriculture Environment Report

Rains destroyed all the high value crops that were planted by Magaze-Muliro Farmers’ Association at Mabwombe mini irrigation scheme

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Eng. Nicholas Lubanga, one of the officials from the Water and Environment Ministry overseeing the project, says the mistakes that lead to loss of the crops could be expected since it was the first time for the farmers to interface with irrigation technology.

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Mentioned: Mabwombe Village Magaze-Muliro Farmer Association Mende Ministry of Environment Nicholas Lubanga Wakiso District Wakiso District Agricultural Officer Magezi-Muliro Farmers Mityana District

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