Kabarole Farmers Embrace Climate-Smart Agriculture
By Ainganiza Stephen – Kabarole District
The Kabarole District Production Team, in collaboration with selected bee keepers, embarked on a series of
farmers’ exchange–learning visits in the Rwenzori region to explore modern farming, bee keeping, fish farming, and processing projects.
According to Dr. Dean Kusiimakwe, Veterinary Officer and Focal Person for the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP),
the goal was to benchmark effective climate-smart strategies to enhance productivity.
Knowledge Transfer
Farmers visited projects like Kabarole Bee Keepers Association,
BIGLAD Agri-Tourism Farm in Kanyambeho, and the Bunyangabu Bee Keepers Cooperative.
They learned innovative practices in bee keeping, processing, fish farming, and agri-tourism.
Farmers’ Impressions
Participants returned inspired. Patrick Akugizibwe pledged to rejuvenate his macadamia plantation and apiary,
while Immaculate Katushabe highlighted the untapped market potential for honey.
Bagonza Adolf stressed the need for a bee policy and funding in the national budget.
Adoption of Climate-Smart Practices
Key Voices
Dr. Kusiimakwe: “When farmers tour modern farms, they acquire knowledge and new skills they apply at home to boost income.”
Clouds Philbert, Entomologist: “This initiative boosts implementation of the Climate-Smart Agricultural Project and enhances resilience.”
Hon. Bahat Milton: “Registering farmers under UCSATP and strengthening groups will increase productivity and income.”
About UCSATP
The Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) is a six-year initiative by the
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), working with NARO and UNMA.
It aims to increase productivity, market access, and resilience while enabling effective crisis response.