CELAC has done a lot yet more is still uncovering. However, we cannot stop people of their pride to reveal what exactly the journey with CELAC has taken them.
Mr. OLUNDA DODOVIKO a residence in Bugodi, Baitambogwe sub-county, Mayuge district confesses that he has gradually changed with in these 3 years as pioneer. He rears domestic animals like Pigs, Cattle and he plans to venture into poultry. But this time he wants local birds since they are a bit resistant to disease out breaks. “As a hobby I preferred to keep Bee to get Honey but it seem to owe me a lot in future,”
he talks of the Bee Hive behind his houses.
Next to that is a piggery which has played an important role in educating his children. He has alos diverted his focus to growing of oranges with varieties like Amurrine, Valansia and Washington.
“I got the knowledge through the forums held occasionally together with other CELAC farmers. We are 30 but only 13 prove to uphold our project. We were provided with hand outs. I used them to maintain my farm and change in my farming tactics. “I always consult CELAC farmers to go about bee keeping, treat my crops with urine and other mad made manure. Now, I save my money for other uses but not buying fertilizers.” he added. He thanks CELAC for reaching out to every farmer and urges other farmers to join immediately.
Besides G-nuts, we did not forsake our purpose of visiting this farmer’s firm just at a stone throw. Selenium gilo(Entula) and Local Kale(Sukumawikki) are his favorite vegetables. Some still breed in his near by seed bed. Upland rice garden that prophesy hope in future. Corn(Maize) which he is soon going to harvest. The Bananas he had lost hope in before. He scattered them and yielded less but now planted more and expect a lot. He is skilled as any one else could say.
The question is ..Where has WAISWA got the courage to tighten his belt to stitch in Agriculture? The answer is too simple. “CELAC!” he answered boldly as a king. He commenced to tell us that 3 years before becoming a member in this group, he practiced subsistence farming to cater for his family and guard it against famine.
Later on, he begun sharing the knowledge with fellow members on how to develop and produce qualitable yields. Few months, experts taught them modern Agriculture basing on local compost manure application in the gardens. That’s why he seen to be successful.
“ I educate my children, pet necessities don’t burden me either because it’s a matter of selling some vegetables from my garden to finish up the demands.” he said.
He added on “ am popular a round this village due to my produces and to crown it all I have got enough skill to maintain my firm.” He no longer take things for granted as he did before joining CELAC. And on this note he adjourned summoning every farmer to join and catch up with the booming market in Agriculture.
Still, I admired his skill to explain the use of the herbs surrounding his home. I asked about Malaria and cough treatment. He answered jokingly “…..e e eee!” pointing at “Molinga” and some other small tree, Boter brush. He said, they are so good in relief of Malaria, Cough and other infections. But due to literacy and
religious doctrines most people think its witchcraft. Can you imagine?
He concludes saying that CELAC has been a turning point for him to venture into modern Agriculture.
…..written by;
Waiswa Tom and Ochieng Batista
August 16, 2008 at 9:26 pm |
Your blog is interesting!
Keep up the good work!