National Resistance Movement (NRM) deputy Secretary General, Rose Namayanja Nsereko, has officially launched a model demonstration farm in Mpwedde Parish, Nakaseke District.
The farm, unveiled on Wednesday, aims to enhance agricultural productivity, create job opportunities, and drive socioeconomic transformation in line with the NRM’s mission of wealth creation.
Addressing a gathering of over 80 local leaders, Namayanja highlighted the educational role of the farm, which is designed to teach local farmers advanced agronomic practices.
“This farm is here to teach our farmers how to produce more and earn better incomes. Our goal is for every household in Nakaseke to improve their earnings and quality of life,” she stated.
The farm features a range of agricultural activities, including banana plantations, coffee nurseries, fruit tree cultivation, and the growing of vegetables and Hass avocados. It also incorporates innovative irrigation techniques, such as the use of harvested rainwater, to demonstrate the profitability of small-scale farming.
Namayanja emphasized the farm’s role as a practical example of how effective agricultural practices can generate substantial income.
As a native of Mpwedde Parish, she recognizes both the potential of local farmers and the existing gaps in knowledge regarding sustainable agriculture.
The initiative is expected to benefit 1,671 households in Mpwedde Parish, with a strong focus on engaging youth in productive agriculture.
Namayanja noted, “By involving young people in agriculture, we not only boost their incomes but also help them find purpose and direction.”
The Uganda Coffee Development Authority currently supports the farm, and Farm Manager Musinguzi Yonas underscored the project’s importance for community transformation.
“This farm is a vehicle for ensuring food security and increasing household incomes. We will work closely with community leaders to make this vision a reality,” Yonas said.
Future plans include expanding into commercial livestock farming and establishing a skilling centre to create employment opportunities for youth and women in areas such as sowing, ploughing, and catering.
Community leaders, such as Mrs. Betty Sserunkuma, a councillor from Kasangombe Sub-County, have praised the initiative.
“This farm will set a new standard for leadership and community engagement. It will show our youth that agriculture can be a profitable and rewarding career,” Sserunkuma remarked.
The model farm launch also marks the start of a 1.5-acre pilot project aimed at demonstrating the potential of small-scale farming.
Local leaders have pledged their support to ensure the farm meets community needs and serves as a benchmark for future agricultural projects in Nakaseke.