What the Ssentamus' four-acre model fa
A new demonstration farm in Mityana, Uganda, has been launched to promote President Yoweri Museveni's 'four-acre model' for smallholder farmers. The initiative encourages farmers to diversify their land use to increase productivity and transition from subsistence to commercial agriculture.
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The model serves as a government-backed strategy to address rural poverty and improve food security through structured land management.
Agric. & Environment: What the Ssentamus' four-acre model fa
What the Ssentamus' four-acre model farm means for Mityana farmers
Kisanja acknowledged the challenges and pledged to work with district leaders to strengthen the demonstration farm and develop it into a centre of excellence where other four-acre model farmers can acquire practical knowledge and skills.
Speaking during the launch on Wednesday, Kisanja said the demonstration farm aligns with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's four-acre model initiative, which seeks to transform smallholder farming into profitable commercial enterprises through modern and sustainable agricultural practices.
"Many people have practised farming for years without escaping poverty because they have not treated it as a business. The President introduced the four-acre model to help Ugandans maximise productivity and earn income throughout the year."
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