President Yoweri Museveni has announced plans to convert his demonstration farms into centers of excellence for the 4-acre agricultural model, a strategy aimed at eliminating household poverty through structured, small-scale commercial farming.
He made the announcement while addressing residents of Kityerera Parish at his State Lodge in Mayuge District.
The President said the farms will not only showcase modern farming practices but also serve as distribution centers for free agricultural inputs to interested households.
Museveni reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the 4-acre model, which promotes diversified farming on small landholdings.
Under the model, one acre is allocated to coffee, another to food crops, and the remaining two acres to fruits and pasture for livestock.
He also encouraged households to utilize backyard spaces for poultry, piggery, or fish farming, especially in areas near wetlands.
The President cautioned against environmentally harmful practices such as rice farming in wetlands. He emphasized that fish farming in peripheral wetland areas is not only more sustainable but also more profitable.
By Francis Jjunju
8th Aug 2025
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