Dokolo, Uganda | The Government of Uganda, through the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), has embarked on oil palm adaptability trials in Lango Sub-region as part of efforts to diversify agricultural production and boost the economy.
Moses Otuba, a research officer with NARO Namulonge, confirmed the development on Wednesday during a visit to the oil palm experimental garden in Atur Ward, Dokolo Town Council.
He explained that in 2020, government earmarked Dokolo District and Maruzi in Akokoro Sub-county, Apac District, as host sites for the oil palm performance study in Northern Uganda.
He added that they are currently conducting adaptability studies on five varieties of oil palm in the region.
Tom Omara, another NARO staff member, said four farmers in Dokolo District have been selected to host oil palm demonstration gardens.
Alex Omara, an extension staff from Amwoma Sub-county who represented the Dokolo District Production Office, said preliminary findings show that Dokolo has favourable conditions for oil palm production.
Darius Ogwang, one of the host farmers in Dokolo Town Council, shared his experience with oil palm cultivation, noting the crop’s potential for improving livelihoods in the sub-region.
According to NARO, oil palm is a key industrial crop used in the production of soap, cooking oil, and other by-products such as margarine and industrial oils.
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