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By Augustine Mumbere,
Poor farming practices are largely to blame for the increasing cases of pests and diseases, as well as poor harvests, the Kasese municipal agricultural officer, Mr. Asanairi Bukanywa, has said.
Speaking to our reporter at his office yesterday, Mr. Bukanywa said planting the recommended seeds, avoiding bushes around gardens, timely ploughing, weeding and application of standard pesticides, were key technical interventions by farmers against pests and diseases.
Mr. Bukanywa speaking…….
Mr. Bukanywa later asked farmers to protect the environment as means to preserve their gardens and crops. END