Day Report: Rural And Urban Agriculture Innovative Production Program (RUAIPP) Implementation

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Location: Uganda, Alteso (subcounty of Akiromit, Teso region, Northern Uganda)

Host and Implementing Partner Organization: Destiny Community Development Initiative (DECODI)

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Day 1:

• Attendance:

  • 44 women
  • 2 children under 10 years
  • 4 men

• Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction to Farmer’s Pride Internationals:
     • Participants were introduced to the Farmer’s Pride Internationals program, emphasizing its goals and objectives.
  2. Mindset Change Session:
     • A session focused on cultivating a positive mindset among participants. This is crucial for sustainable agricultural practices.
  3. Agriculture-Based Clusters:
     • Clusters were discussed as a way to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among farmers.
  4. Global Potato Overview:
     • An overview of potato cultivation worldwide, including its significance and potential.
  5. Growing Potatoes in Different Ways:
     • Various methods of potato cultivation were explored, considering soil types, climate, and available resources.
  6. Health Benefits of the Potato Plant:
     • Participants learned about the nutritional value of potatoes and their positive impact on health.
  7. Bill of Quantities, Production, and Processing Profits:
     • Practical insights into calculating production costs, yields, and potential profits from potato farming.
  8. Assignment:
     • Participants were given an assignment related to the day’s topics.

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Day 2 (Upcoming):

• Topics to Be Covered:
  1. Soul Types and Characteristics:
     • Understanding different potato varieties and their unique characteristics.
  2. Potato Types and Varieties:
     • Detailed exploration of various potato types, including their duration of maturity.
  3. Watering, Pest, and Disease Management:
     • Best practices for maintaining healthy potato crops.
  4. Growing Potatoes on the Farm:
     • Practical guidance on cultivating potatoes in the field.
  5. Profits According to Field Size:
     • Strategies for optimizing profits based on the size of the cultivated area.
  6. Harvesting and Processing:
     • Efficient methods for harvesting and post-harvest processing.

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