Coffee, cocoa farmers in Ibanda receiv
The Ugandan government has distributed free organic fertilizers to over 800 coffee and cocoa farmers in the Ibanda district to boost agricultural productivity. While farmers appreciate the support, some cooperatives have expressed concerns over the limited supply relative to their membership size.
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Coffee, cocoa farmers in Ibanda receive free govt fertilisers
Andrew Mugabe, the regional agriculture officer attached to Ibanda district, said 736 coffee farmers and 63 cocoa growers from across the district received the free fertilisers.
Coffee farmers from Bisheshe Division in Ibanda Municipality collect their fertiliser at the district offices on October 2, 2026. (Photo by Stephen Nuwagira)
Coffee and cocoa farmers in Ibanda district have called for more government support, saying the two sectors need targeted interventions to boost productivity and competitiveness.
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