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Fort Portal Farmers' Expo II 2017

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Fort Portal Farmers’ Expo II was a food and agricultural exhibition organised by

Countryside Environmental Conservation-Uganda (CECO-Uganda), in Partnership

with Tooro Kingdom and Uganda National Farmers Federation. The five day event

took place from 4th – 9th September, 2017. The event brought together farmers,

agricultural entrepreneurs, researchers, finance institutions, small scale food

processors and distributors, the media, and communities to showcase innovations

in food and agricultural practices. The 2nd Fort-Portal Farmers Expo was

sponsored by Uganda Development Bank, NAADS/NARO, Save the Children-

Uganda, Kalya Courts Ltd, Jubilee Radio, Africell and Tooro Botanical Gardens.

The five-day, farmer driven, event involved food-chain exhibitions of foods

growing in the region, science cafes and co-creation sessions focusing on food

production techniques, post-harvest handling, transportation, storage, preparation,

waste minimization and preservation. New agricultural techniques, equipment,

agro-based machinery, climate smart farming methods, food crops, livestock and

livestock products were also exhibited. Agricultural entrepreneurs showcased

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products ranging from food supplements, fruits, spices and healthy foods locally

available.

The event was aimed at advancing sustainable food production in a socially just,

economically viable and environmentally friendly manner to produce safe and

sufficient food for the growing population.

Mr. Katiisa Paul, from UMSFNSP in the Ministry of Agriculture presents some of the

Nutritious foods they are promoting in the Tooro region. Photo credit: CECO-

Uganda

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The King of Tooro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba looking inspecting the Fort-Portal

Farmers Expo II which he there after opened. Photo credit: CECO-Uganda

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Attendees Male = 8,505 Female = 4,706, Total = 13,211

The exhibition attracted 63 exhibitors from across the country and a total of 13,211

visitors, and these included: the public-Farmers, civil and governmental

organisations, radio and television stations and financial institutions.

Technologies showcased

The Fort Portal Farmers Expo II attracted various technologies including but not

limited to;

Crops section- Multi-storey garden, hanging gardens, kitchen garden, arrowroot dry

farming, rapid multiplication of sweet potatoes, compost making, farm planning,

drip irrigation, water harvesting and conservation techniques, Agro-processing

techniques

Hand Tractor at Expo II Kibuzi banana plant at Expo II

Livestock section- Fodder production and conservation, zero-grazing, feed formulation, dairy

goat management, and incubation of eggs, local poultry improvement, rabbit rearing and

utilization, agro processing, fish farming were all at the Fort-Portal Farmers Expo II.

This bull weighed 1020kg

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Modern Goat Keeping showcased Modern Pig keeping show cased

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Outcomes

Exhibitors Fort-Portal Farmers Expo II were able to share ideas, and new

knowledge, exposed to farming best practices and advice, created financial

linkages between farmers and bankers like Uganda development bank and

Finance Trust Bank and developed business partnerships. Through this

collective action, they helped each other consider local realities to create a

space for safe, sustainable food production and distribution systems. Through

science cafes the expo managed to encourage farmers and agricultural

entrepreneurs to utilise the available knowledge and skills and integrate new

expertise to enhance their position.

As such, CECO-Uganda managed to empower individuals, communities and

food industry actors to build their sense of sustainability for a more food

secure and an agriculturally dynamic community.

The 2nd Edition of the Fort-Portal Farmers Expo 2017 was officially opened by the

of Tooro Kingdom, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV.

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His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV with the Organisers of the Fort-Portal Farmers Expo II.

The closer of the Exhibition was graced by Lt.Gen. Charles Angina, Deputy Head

of Operation Wealth Creation who represented the Minister of Agriculture. Present

were also officials from OWC, NAADS, Assistant Commissioner Food and

Nutrition, Agriculture Ministry, Managing Director Uganda Coffee Development

Authority, Prime Minister Tooro Kingdom, Assistant Minister of Agriculture Tooro

Kingdom, Kabarole District Chairman, Rwabuhinga Richard and other Government

officials.

Gen. Angina challenged participants to focus on improving the standards of their out

puts by attaining quality assurance standards from UNBS.

Photo Gallery

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Some of the Irrigation technologies at the Expo

UCDA coffee shop at the Expo

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Products by Uganda Small Scale Industries –Fort-Portal.

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King Oyo Visiting BIGLAD Stall. On the Extreme right is the Mr. Rugumayo Godfrey on of the CECO-Uganda Directors.