Wild blueberries do have a higher concentration of anthocyanins and possess about twice the antioxidant capacity of cultivated blueberries.
Blueberries are loaded with anthocyanins — potent antioxidants that protect brain cells, boost memory & reduce inflammation 🫐
Laying Nests
🟪Wooden box nests – Traditional wooden boxes with straw or sawdust bedding.
🟪 Plastic bucket nests – Large plastic buckets turned on their side or with a cut opening.
🟪 Tyre nests – Old car tyres filled with straw or hay, laid flat or stacked.
🟪 Wire mesh nests – Frames made from wire mesh with bedding inside, allowing ventilation.
🟪 PVC pipe nests – Large PVC pipes cut lengthwise, lined with soft bedding.
🟪 Basket nests – Woven baskets filled with straw, can be hung or placed on the ground.
🟪 Concrete block nests – Hollow concrete blocks with bedding, durable for outdoor use.
🟪 Hanging cloth hammocks – Fabric pouches or hammocks attached to a frame, cozy for hens.
We visited Mr. Kasirye Shafick in Kamuli district, part of a 33-member youth group supported by SAA and TRAFFORD, is generating up to UGX 57 million from just one acre using a ¼-acre model. They grow high-value crops like cape gooseberries, tomatoes, passion fruits, and bananas for export, showcasing how SAA-supported initiatives are driving youth empowerment, income diversification, and sustainable agriculture. #YouthInAg #SmartFarming #SAAUganda #AgricultureTransformation
@AmamaMbabazi@AmamaMbabazi , this is for sure a big innovation for us Ugandans. We are into buying and distribution of fruits and vegetables. How possible is it to access this product. We face alot of PHH losses. Thank you sir
@CanaryMugume@CanaryMugume we also get Tomatoes and Onions from Kenya. Currently engaging famers in Busoga to ensure we produce food for our people in the country.
We buy fruits,Vegetables &oilseeds direct from Small holder farmers and distribute their fresheness to your Kitchen at no extra cost. We bridge the Market Gap.
@BalaamAteenyiDr @Swisscontact we can't thank you much. As an SME working directly with youth.Traford pledges to design lasting solutions in line with provision better Markets, Quality agro-inputs&consistent Extension services to Small holder farmers that directly work with us.
I'm thrilled to announce that I commissioned the Eco-Prosperity project earlier today, made possible by the fantastic team at Swisscontact . Huge thanks to Swisscontact for their incredible work in creating a lasting impact in our community.
Their efforts have opened doors for our young people and women, connecting farmers to high-value markets and providing refugee communities with vital humanitarian support and skills . What's more, over 16,000 Ugandan youth have already benefited from life-changing upskilling and reskilling opportunities .
Let's celebrate this amazing initiative and the incredible impact it will have on our youthful population
@Mglsd_UG@Swisscontact
I'm thrilled to announce that I commissioned the Eco-Prosperity project earlier today, made possible by the fantastic team at Swisscontact . Huge thanks to Swisscontact for their incredible work in creating a lasting impact in our community.
Their efforts have opened doors for our young people and women, connecting farmers to high-value markets and providing refugee communities with vital humanitarian support and skills . What's more, over 16,000 Ugandan youth have already benefited from life-changing upskilling and reskilling opportunities .
Let's celebrate this amazing initiative and the incredible impact it will have on our youthful population
@Mglsd_UG@Swisscontact
Yesterday the Hon Minister @BalaamAteenyiDr launched EcoProsperity project @Swisscontact that is creating meaningful jobs to youth& young women in 10 districts of Uganda.5 districts in Busoga sub region (Kamuli, Buyende, Mayuge,Luuka&Namutumba will benefit. Thank you Hon Balaam.
98% Germination rate for our 50 acres of Yash FI watermelons in Busoga. Can't wait to serve you with these juicy filled thirsty quenching babies .
These babies are now 7days old @DailyMonitor@newvisionwire@ntvuganda@BusogaOneFm
Hungera SAYE Project, Hongera Heifer Uganda
@RebeccaKadagaUG@NRMOnline We shall be happy to share with you how we are working with small holder farmers in Busoga through provision of market, extension services and agro-inputs.