Kaberamaido, Uganda | The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) for Kaberamaido District, Peter Arikos, has urged farmers to embrace modern agricultural technologies and adopt a business mindset to increase productivity, reduce post-harvest losses and improve household incomes.
Arikos made the remarks while representing the Senior Resident District Commissioner during a Farm Field Day organised by Jogwaya Farm in partnership with Riela Africa.
The event attracted the Deputy Resident District Commissioner of Kalaki District, the Deputy District Internal Security Officer (DISO) of Kalaki, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, officials from the District Production Department, local leaders, agricultural extension workers, development partners and farmers.
The field day showcased modern harvest-to-harvest technologies and agricultural equipment designed to minimise post-harvest losses, promote value addition and strengthen commercial agriculture.
Addressing participants, Arikos said government is encouraging farmers to shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture by adopting improved technologies in harvesting, drying, storage and marketing.
He noted that the adoption of modern farming practices would improve produce quality, increase household incomes, strengthen food security and create employment opportunities.
Arikos commended Jogwaya Farm and Riela Africa for consistently supporting farmers since 2021 by bringing modern agricultural technologies closer to rural communities.
He encouraged farmers to apply the knowledge and innovations demonstrated during the field day to improve productivity and enhance sustainable agricultural development.
The event provided farmers with an opportunity to learn about modern post-harvest management technologies, exchange experiences with experts and explore practical solutions for improving agricultural production in Kaberamaido District.