NAADS delivers 500 heifers to Busoga

NAADS delivers 500 in-calf heifers to Busoga

By Our reporter

KAMPALA – National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) has delivered 500 in-calf heifers to the residents of Busoga. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja hand over the heifers to the eager residents in Iganga district emphasizing the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and providing agricultural inputs for wealth

She said dairy farming is one of the strategic enterprises targeted by the government because it provides not only household food security but also a steady daily income.

Nabanja encouraged the recipients to make the most of this opportunity to improve their livelihoods and contribute to the broader goal of poverty alleviation in the region.

Shs said this initiative aim to enhance household earnings and improve livelihoods through strategic support in dairy farming, a critical enterprise that ensures food security and daily incomes for many families.

The distribution of the heifers was meticulously planned to cover several districts within Busoga, with the allocation as follows:

Iganga – 40
Kaliro – 30
Namayingo – 40
Bugiri – 50
Mayuge – 40
Luuka – 30
Kamuli – 50
Namutumba – 40
Jinja City – 40
Bugweri – 20
Buyende – 40
Jinja District – 40
Busoga Women Project – 40