Santo Odongo

Agronomist & Agribusiness advisor

[Kilimo Trust @kilimoEAC]

DID YOU KNOW?
Wetlands are critically important ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation & adaptation and more. Yet they remain under threat. Over the past 50 years, over 30% of the world's wetlands have been destroyed by human activity.
#WorldWetlandsDay

[Kilimo Trust @kilimoEAC]

At Kilimo Trust, we’re committed to protecting wetlands and reducing the pressure on the environment from agricultural activities through the Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle Rice Initiative for Climate Smart Agriculture (R4iCSA) project.
#KTAt20
#SustainableAgriculture

[Kilimo Trust @kilimoEAC]

𝑼𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏
By championing the adoption of high-yielding, resilient upland rice varieties that grow on dry soil, we help reduce dependence on flooded paddies. This reduces encroachment of the wetlands by rice-growing communities.

[Kilimo Trust @kilimoEAC]

𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒛𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔
Partnering with local authorities to raise community awareness on wetland conservation through various platforms, including community meetings, media campaigns, and farmer field days. Over 4,500 farmers in Uganda have been trained.

[Kilimo Trust @kilimoEAC]

𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈
We empower rice farmers to use controlled cycles of water supply instead of a continuous flooding of the paddy fields. Regulating water levels in wetlands prevents prolonged flooding or excessive drying, which disrupt wetland ecosystems

[Kilimo Trust @kilimoEAC]

Join us this World Wetlands Day as we champion the crucial link between wetlands and agriculture, fostering a future where both prosper for food security, environmental sustainability, and thriving communities globally.
#WorldWetlandsDay
#KTAt20
#SustainableAgriculture

[NARO_BUGIZARDI @NaroBugizardi]

We are pleased to share the @NaroBugizardi quarterly (July-September) bulletin highlighting the key outputs achieved in the quarter.

https://t.co/dK0oO3A3Ny

[Santo Odongo @OdongoSanto]

Farmers in Butaleja, Eastern Uganda, learned sustainable rice production (SRP) techniques using Alternative Wetting and Drying (AWD) and optimized cropping calendars through Kilimo Trust's R4iCSA II project, funded by IKEA Foundation and partnered with NaCRRI- NARO

[Santo Odongo @OdongoSanto]

@PaulOmara19 Exciting announcement, thank you Hon. Paul @nssfug thank you for supporting our food producers of Otuke/Lango Sub Region.

[Kilimo Trust @kilimoEAC]

“Rice consumption growth outweighs the current production with Kenya only managing 20% of her demand”, @anthonymakona1, Our Kenya team leader said in an interview with @NationAfrica

https://t.co/SmkLT3ZbNA

[olengo gabriel @olengoG]

Excellent.
Bringing the youthful community into this lucrative agribusiness space. @kilimoEAC @AGRA_Africa @anthonymakona1 @OdongoSanto @KiizaDonata

[Santo Odongo @OdongoSanto]

A farmer sprayed his crops with a pesticide. Hours later, herdsmen brought 11 cattle onto the farm, and the cattle died from grazing on the sprayed maize crop.
The cattle owner is suing the owner of the farm and requires compensation. Who is at fault and why?

[Anthony Mugambi Makona, OGW @anthonymakona1]

#WomenInAgriculture
#YouthInAgriculture
#SustainableFoodSystems

[Anthony Mugambi Makona, OGW @anthonymakona1]

Research/Innovation, Knowledge Sharing & Collabiration at the centre of our work @kilimoEAC @BirungiKorutaro @VictorKiprop_ @KiizaDonata https://t.co/XH36eQ13sY

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Climate change is leading an increase in the use of agrochemicals, putting the over 900 million agricultural workers worlwide at risk of exposure.

🔹 Over 300,000 deaths annually due to pesticide poisoning.

Learn more in the latest @ilo report: https://t.co/mm1PntVyNl

[Santo Odongo @OdongoSanto]

Welcome to Northern Uganda to enjoy products processed from the Shea nut tree. This is the Shea nut tree with its fruits at maturity stage

[Voice of Lango 88fm @Voiceoflangofm]

Pictorial: Way of the Cross in Lira City!

[Santo Odongo @OdongoSanto]

@AfricanHub_ 2

[94.3 QFM LIRA @943qfmlira]

BREAKING NEWS 🚨
Another @NRMOnline Knock Down as UPC paints Dokolo district "Red".

The Dokolo district Returning Officer, Mr. Erikwaine Stephen Ngobi has declared UPC's Sarah Aguti Nyankori as the newly elected Woman Member of Parliament for Dokolo district.

She has attained 23,044 votes.
#DokoloDecides
#943qfmupdates

[Shirley Gyera @SgyeraGyera]

Self development is key. Congratulations Team