Mityana Farm Employing Over 100 Locals Praised for Boosting Household Incomes

A commercial agricultural enterprise in Kalangalo Sub-county, Mityana District, Uganda, has been lauded for its significant contribution to the local economy and community well-being. The farm provides employment for over 100 local residents, demonstrably improving household incomes in the surrounding areas.

Chrizestom Waswa Buyondo, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Mityana District, visited the farm owned by Yassin Byaruhanga. Buyondo praised the initiative, describing it as a practical example of how commercial agriculture can effectively combat poverty and generate jobs at the grassroots level. "This farm is a clear demonstration that agriculture can be a powerful tool for fighting poverty and unemployment. When one farmer is able to employ more than 100 people, the benefits extend beyond the farm to the entire community," Buyondo stated.

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This farm is a clear demonstration that agriculture can be a powerful tool for fighting poverty and unemployment. When one farmer is able to employ more than 100 people, the benefits extend beyond the farm to the entire community.

Buyondo encouraged other farmers in Mityana and across Uganda to adopt modern and commercial farming practices. He believes this approach can increase productivity and expand employment opportunities, particularly for young people. He also noted that government agricultural support programs could achieve greater impact if farmers actively invest in scaling up production and embracing sustainable agribusiness models.

Farm owner Yassin Byaruhanga shared his motivation, stating, "Agriculture is not only about producing food; it is also about improving lives. We are proud that this farm has created jobs for many people and continues to support families in this area." Workers at the farm confirmed that the enterprise offers them stable income sources, helping to reduce unemployment and enhance their living standards. Local leaders view the farm's success as a reflection of agriculture's broader potential to drive rural development and support national efforts toward wealth creation.

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Agriculture is not only about producing food; it is also about improving lives. We are proud that this farm has created jobs for many people and continues to support families in this area.