The facility, constructed by the Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) in collaboration with AWO International, is part of a three-year project, the Climatic Agricultural Model (CAM). The project supports cooperative members in cassava farming, environmental conservation, health promotion, and savings.
Members of Alwi Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited in
Pakia Parish, Alwi Sub-County, Pakwach District, have received a cassava
storage facility valued at 115 million Shillings.
The facility,
constructed by the Agency for Accelerated Regional Development (AFARD) in
collaboration with AWO International, is part of a three-year project, the Climatic Agricultural Model (CAM). The project supports cooperative members
in cassava farming, environmental conservation, health promotion, and savings.
James Biseko,
Chairperson of the cooperative, said the area is conducive for cassava growing,
and the storage facility will support their vision of becoming the major
supplier of high-quality cassava.
Biseko revealed that
the group expects to generate over 600 million Shillings in revenue by December 2026.
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Pakwach District Vice Chairperson, Pastore Gidaga, encouraged beneficiaries to adopt micro-irrigation
systems to boost cassava farming and diversify their agricultural activities
throughout the year.
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dek.”//
Hudson Ogwali, the
Director of Programs at AFARD, stressed the significance of good leadership and
cooperation from the members.
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Ogwali revealed that
several of the 12 cooperatives established by AFARD across the West Nile
sub-region failed due to poor leadership and financial mismanagement.
Robert Odia, the LCIII Chairperson of Alwi Sub-County, urged members of the Cooperative to invest the
money they get from selling cassava, to increase household income and improve
their wellbeing.
Odia argued that when
there is stable income in a home, families can afford basic needs such as education
and medical services, in addition to amenities needed to ease life.
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Members of the
cooperative expressed satisfaction with the increased production of cassava
chips and the improved market opportunities provided through the cooperative.
They acknowledged the benefits of bulk sales and favourable prices.
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Christopher Jakweyo,
the District Commercial Officer, advised the cooperative on maintaining
high-quality cassava and adhering to the seven principles of cooperative
societies, emphasizing the importance of permanent registration, quality
control, and sound financial management.
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The Alwi Multipurpose
Cooperative Society Limited comprises five climate-smart groups, each with 25
members. To date, 160 members have fully registered with the cooperative.
