“Since government knows that agriculture is a big earner for most communities, they should ensure that it is safeguarded by helping women access land”- Ketty Akayo, Terego district
Read her story here: https://t.co/d1Y0veSnKl
#LandRightsNow
Members of Ogolai Farmer Field School in Amuria are taking part in evaluation of their breeding objectives.
ESAFF Uganda is conducting grassroots evaluation for all the 31 FFS conducting Participatory Plant Breeding.
#AgroecologyNow
Today @ESAFFUG joined @OxfaminUganda@narouganda@nemaug among others to establish the national coordination framework for the management of Uganda's genetic resources for food and agriculture and discuss the status of the national GRFA Policy @botanical hotel, Entebbe
Oxfam is supporting GoU to establish a strong national coordination framework for the mgt of Uganda's genetic resources for food & agric. We want stakeholders to talk to each other and work collaboratively. @OxfaminUganda@sdhsprogram@ESAFFUG@ShantyFrancis@pelum_uganda
As part of this year’s Seed Celebration Week, we have launched another Community Seed Bank (CSB). Pakele Community Seed Bank in Adjumani district joins a network of CSB in the country, which support small-scale farmers in realizing and promoting their seed rights & sovereignty.
The LC 5 Chairperson of Adjumani district, Hon. Anyama Ben appreciated the contribution of ESAFF Uganda and pledged to support the sustainability of the Community Seed Bank while working with small-scale farmers.
#ESAFF20#SeedWeek2022#SeedCaravan22#AgroecologyNow
Small-scale farmers launched the farmer seed variety petition during the World Food Day 2022.
They are calling on the Government to develop guidelines for registration of farmers’ variety & popularize them among SSFs.
Sign the petition here: https://t.co/sVlOqeDDg2
#ESAFF20
Yesterday, I flagged off this project in Moroto, after leading the Lango and Acholi regional leaders on a tour of the Baralegi model farm at the State Lodge where we are growing coffee, bananas, cassava, pineapple, mangoes, oranges, among others.
Small-scale farmers are calling for the need to transform extension and advisory services to promote agroecology in the new NAES.
We are presenting proposals into the National Agricultural Extension Strategy (NAES) 2021/22 - 2025/26 in Kampala being developed by @MAAIF_Uganda.
People least responsible for the #ClimateCrisis are suffering impacts well beyond what can be adapted to. The world must stand with these communities & help them recover with #LossAndDamage finance now. I’ve signed Elizabeth’s letter. Will you? https://t.co/8ydkUPPVbj
Today, @ESAFFUG has launched its 4th Community Seed Bank in Agengi village, Apac district.
Having genetic resources such as seed properly preserved plays a key role in achieving food and nutrition security.
@OxfaminUganda@LVCSEAf
ADRM committees led by LCIII Chairpersons from Mubende, Kassanda and Mityana are participating in a grievance mediation btn investor and affected land users in Gomba, Kifampa S/C. Committees are instituted by @ESAFFUG & @giz_uganda for harmonious living & sustainable investments.