Uganda: Solar Irrigation Reignites Farming Fortunes in Drought-Hit Nakasongola
Known as a semi-arid region within Uganda’s cattle corridor, Nakasongola district receives moderate rainfall, experiences distinct dry seasons, and endures high temperatures.
The area supports both livestock rearing and crop farming. However, the district faces significant challenges, including recurrent droughts, soil degradation, and land-use changes, which increasingly threaten pastoral and farming livelihoods. In response, government and development partners have increasingly prioritized climate-smart agriculture and irrigation as key strategies to build resilience among farming communities.
These interventions aim to ensure year-round production, stabilize incomes, and reduce...
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