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Transformation of farming

March 1, 2021
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We plan to contribute to the transformation of rural farming in Uganda through sharing with the local community new and innovative ways of farming that include the following among others; Protecting the environment; Demonstrating urban and backyard farming; Practicing sustainable farming practices; Making farming an interesting sector; Sharing of best practice farming ideas; Encouraging value […]

February 24, 2021
Muhaise
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Sustainable farming is the ability of Pearl Of Africa Farm (POAF) to produce goods and services to meet our needs without compromising the ability of current or future generations to meet their needs. In order to achieve the above, POAF has implemented the following practices among others; Crop diversity in order to enhance production; Environment […]

16 Apr 19

Bamboo farming

Growing of bamboo The bamboos belong to the grasses family and are the fastest-growing plants in the world and there are over 10,000 species of bamboo. Bamboo can grow in any landscape including those that are considered degraded. It can grow in sandy, stony and sometimes water logged areas. In our farm we grow both green bamboos (Dendrocalamus asper) and Yellow […]

31 Oct 18

Why you should visit Pearl Of Africa Farm?

Pearl of Africa Farm (POAF) developed in the rural setting is engaged in attractive and enjoyable sustainable farming that will offer you agricultural, educational and leisure opportunities. The farm management is readily available to share with you the best practice farming ideas during your stay at the farm. The innovative and interesting farming ideas practiced […]

25 Oct 18

Preservation of herbal plants in Katubwe- Banda Uganda

A lot of vegetation in Katubwe-Banda has been destroyed to free land for economic development activities. Some herbal plants are also dying because of environmental and climatic change resulting from human activities. Herbal plants that normally grow in hilly areas of Mende Hill are being destroyed in the process of mining stones for construction projects. […]

17 Oct 18

Flooding and soil erosion

At the time of clearing the swamp we were of the view that the swamp was not important to us. We learnt our lessons as a result of flooding and soil erosion. We have now adopted sustainable farming with the aim of maintaining a healthy environment for future generations. As a result our vegetation cover […]

16 Oct 18

Wetlands and their importance

To guarantee a permanent source of water for the farm a wetland of about three acres of land with growing trees and various wetland vegetation has been re-established. The advantages of the wetland to the farm are summarized as follows; Source of water The small river that meanders through the farm providing water for fish […]

14 Aug 18

Our Flora and Fauna

The farm is located in the area of Katubwe-Banda Wakiso District where natural vegetation that included shrubs, spear grass, elephants grass, trees and wetlands has been destroyed in order to create room for farming and other developmental activities . The birds, animals and other livings things that used to occupy the area are no more […]

14 Aug 18

Transforming farming

The local community is involved in small scale farming of foods crops and keeping of limited number of livestock. The food produced is mainly for home consumption and a balance if any for sale on the market. The livestock forms part of the savings for the head of the homestead to dispose off to overcome […]

13 Aug 18

Our farm’s impact on the community

The farm is located in the rural area of Wakiso District about 25 km on Kampala-Hoima Road. The people sorrounding the farm derive their income mainly from farming activities of food crops, making soil bricks and working in stone quaries on Mende Hill. The farm with its new innovative concepts is expected to have the […]