By Augustine Mumbere,
Mr. Deogen Twebaze, the Kasese district Entomologist, has urged the public to embrace organic farming for food security at household level.
He said organic food is health for the wellbeing of human beings as recommended by the health experts.
He made the remarks yesterday while addressing bee farmers from the sub-counties of Munkunyu and Kisinga at Vision secondary school in Kisinga sub-county Kasese district.
Twebaze said organic farming improve fertility, soil structure and biodiversity, hence reducing risks of environmental exposure to toxic materials. Mr. Twebaze speaking….
Ms. Ruth Labongo, the Community Development Officer for Maliba sub-county who represented, Ms. Asiimwe QueenGonda, attached to the district community development office, called for mindset change among the community. Ms. Labongo speaking…
Mr. Jackson Mumbere, the Director People and Nature, anon governmental organization in Kasese district, donated bee hives to farmers meant to prevent them against encroaching on protected areas.
Ms. Eliza Ithungu, Mr. Fredrick Basisa and Mr. Moses Kighoma, described the donation as timely. END.