By Masereka Enos
The Kasese district leadership is concerned about the declining Arabica coffee production in the district where 40% of the households depended on the crop.
During a meeting that was held in the Kasese district council hall to discuss means of creating awareness about promoting the crop, Mr. Julius Rukara, the Kasese District Agricultural Officer said whereas coffee prices in areas like Mbale costs about 15000 shillings per kilogram, Kasese has had quality challenges including adultera tes that need to be addressed to attract more demand. Mr. Rukara speaking…..
Mr. Julius Baluku, the Kasese District Production Officer called for bylaws in the enforcement of regulations in place to enhance crop quality and quantity of crops in the district. Mr. Baluku speaking……
Mr. Mustafa Kikusa, the Kasese District Principal Assistant Secretary who represented the Chief Administrative Officer, called for massive sensitization aimed at promoting commercial farming as means to make agriculture more valuable to farmers. Kikusa speaking….
He also asked subcounty agricultural extension workers to be more active and close to the community members for technical guidance. END