The Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) has launched a comprehensive regional training programme to promote Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices across Uganda’s major crop value chains.
The trainings are ongoing in Teso, Karamoja, Rwenzori, Buganda, Lango, and West Nile, bringing together farmers, agricultural extension workers, district production officers, and other value-chain actors.
Participants gain practical knowledge, hands-on skills, and exposure to innovative technologies that increase productivity while building resilience to climate variability.
Engineer Boniface Okanya, National Project Coordinator of UCSATP, emphasized that the programme is crucial for transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector.
“Our goal is to equip farmers and agricultural stakeholders with practical, science-based solutions that can be applied immediately within their farming systems,” Okanya said.
“Climate-Smart Agriculture is not just about adapting to climate change; it is about increasing productivity, improving incomes, and ensuring sustainability across the entire crop value chain.”
The training covers CSA approaches tailored to diverse agro-ecological zones. Participants are introduced to climate-resilient crop varieties, soil fertility management, water-harvesting technologies, conservation agriculture, and sustainable land management practices designed to restore soil health and improve yields.
Sessions also focus on integrated pest and disease management to reduce crop losses, as well as post-harvest handling and storage innovations to minimize wastage and maintain quality.
Farmers are trained in using digital tools and climate-information services for informed decision-making, alongside strategies for climate-smart value-chain development and stronger market linkages.
Through interactive demonstrations, group discussions, and field-based learning, the initiative aims to equip participants to apply and disseminate knowledge within their communities, contributing to a more resilient and productive agricultural sector in Uganda.