After receiving training and seeds from the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation (SSC) project, Charles Swama, a farmer from Butaleja, Uganda, now grows foxtail millet, a drought and disease-resistant crop, which does not require the spraying of chemical pesticides, is higher-yielding and takes just 85 days to harvest. It is rich in protein and B12 vitamins. Charles has used his newfound income to expand his farm and pay for his children's schooling. Now, he is planning to purchase a truck that would allow him to transport his products to market. received expert training in transplanting techniques, how to prepare the land with proper digging and fertilization, the appropriate spacing between plants to maximize their growth potential and a better understanding of the right time to harvest, under the the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation (SSC) project.

27/05/2025,