By Josephine Nyamichwa & Posiano Bwambale,
Mr. Asanairi Bukanywa, the Kasese Municipal Agricultural Officer has asked farmers to clear their land ready for planting next month.
According to Bukanywa, the planting season begins on September 05th -15th, the Uganda Metrological Authority has confirmed.
Speaking to Kasese Guide Radio yesterday at his office, Bukanywa urged farmers to consult Agricultural extension workers for advice on good agricultural practices. Mr. Bukanywa speaking….
Meanwhile, Farmers at Bukumbia Trading centre in Nyakabingo sub-county, Kasese district have a reason to smile after Biosyntec Company limited started buying locally and improved Avocadoes in the area.
Ms. Sylvia Muhindo Nyabahasa like others told our reporter, they have been relieved from middle men operating in Mawa Market who had reportedly given them little money compared to the volume of Avocadoes, even after trekking long distances.
Ms. Sylvia and others speaking……
Pastor Kenson Bagheni, the oversee of Bukumbia Pentecostal Church, commended the company for extending services nearer to the people, who had been counting losses in Avocadoes, but asked the company to increase Prices. Pastor Bagheni adds….
Ms. CarolineKyahire, the Biosyntec head of Marketing attached in Nyakabingo sub-county, in a separate interview said the initiative is to relieve mothers from walking long distances in search for market.
Ms. Caroline speaking……
Mr. Charles Thembo Kahitisan, the chairperson Local council three for Nyakabingo sub-county, called for transparency. END.