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Kawumu Farm Yielding Results after Consistent Bottle Irrigation

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In October 2016, president Museveni started a demonstration farm in Kawumu, Luweero District to show people on how they can better themselves through agriculture.

At the farm, president Museveni emphasized on mulching and dripping irrigation as one of the ways to achieve yields.

“I talked to people about adapting some rudimentary methods like drip irrigation using plastic water bottles to keep the crops alive.

“Some people heeded my advice, and I am sure they benefited, while others laughed at my efforts,” said president Museveni while harvesting yields at the farm.

He said that the yields are good and fresh because of his bottle irrigation style.

“Today, 16 months later and with consistent bottle irrigation, the farm is yielding results. We are now harvesting tomatoes, passion fruits, mushrooms, pineapples and matooke alongside fish, chicken and dairy products.

“The coffee too is flowering at 12 months instead of the usual 18 months because they survived the first stages on drip irrigation.

“So there is no question about our ability to improve our household income when we employ basic measures such as this.”

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