BDFA Members Receive Tractor Support During 2021 Annual General Meeting
During the 2021 Annual General Meeting, members of the Bugiri District Farmers Association (BDFA) received a tractor in a handover ceremony attended by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), the Local Council V (LCV) Chairman, and the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The handover marked an important milestone in supporting farmers with mechanized agricultural equipment. Access to […]
Supporting Cassava Production, Processing, and Value Addition
Bugiri District Farmers Association continues to support farmers in improving cassava production, handling, and value addition. BDFA has monitored the performance of promoted cassava varieties, including NAROCASS 1, to assess yields and encourage improved production practices. The Association has also documented how farmers dry cassava in Nankoma Sub-county as part of post-harvest handling and processing […]
Promoting Safe Pesticide Use and Protecting Farmers
Since 2019, with support from UNACOH, Bugiri District Farmers Association has been promoting responsible pesticide use and handling among farmers and communities. BDFA has trained community members on the safe and proper use of pesticides and supported the establishment of a district pesticide committee. The committee meets quarterly to discuss pesticide-related concerns and promote safer […]
Restoring the Environment Through Agroforestry
Since 2017, Bugiri District Farmers Association has partnered with VI to address climate change through environmental conservation and restoration activities. The partnership supports the restoration of degraded land in forest reserves and on household farms. Farmers are encouraged to adopt practices that promote tree regeneration, protect natural resources, and reduce pressure on tree populations. The […]
Promoting Commercial Farming Through Agricultural Value Chains
In 2014, VECO East Africa partnered with Bugiri District Farmers Association to strengthen agricultural value chain development through improved agronomy, bulking, and collective marketing. The partnership also introduced mechanized farming technology through the use of walking tractors. The technology supported farmers in moving from subsistence farming toward commercial agriculture by improving production and productivity. VECO […]
Empowering Youth and Women Through Irrigation Training
In 2017, Bugiri District Farmers Association (BDFA), in collaboration with the PSFU-BDF Project, implemented an irrigation training initiative aimed at empowering 80 youth and women. The project responded to the growing effects of drought, which had negatively impacted agricultural production and affected vulnerable groups in the community. Participants were trained in different irrigation techniques using […]