A 60 Years old Ntakimanye Deogratius a resident of Muvulenunda village, Ngwedo Sub- County Buliisa District a farmer growing cassava, maize, G. nuts, Simsim, soya bean sweet potatoes and Tomatoes is grateful to LEU and the project implemented which has improved his living status and the entire family of 29 dependents.

He highlighted the support which he received that included; training in good agronomic practices which he is utilizing enabling him to get high yields, the improved maize seeds, improved Cassava cuttings, G. nuts seeds and Tomato seeds.  He reported that he had been able to get good yield from cassava planted, maize, G. nuts and Tomatoes which he sold and bought more land from 5 acres to 10 acres.

Deogratius said, “I have benefited from the project because I have been able to buy 5 goats and 5 cows from the sale of the agriculture produce. I have also earned 500,000shs from the sale of the tomatoes and I have been able to pay school fees for children”. He highlighted that he got 6 improved off-springs through utilizing the improved Boer back from the neighborhood. He also testified of the post handling equipment such as tarpaulins, Silos and the drying racks which is he utilizing and ensuring that his harvests are safe making him food secure.