The ACK Diocese of Butere is encouraging local farmers to adopt vegetable cultivation as a solution to the ongoing shortage of leafy greens in the region. Recent findings indicate that many residents are compelled to purchase vegetables from distant areas, leading to increased prices.
During an Agribusiness training session at Christ the King Emwiru Parish, the Mulwanda Archdeacon, Ven. Canon Peter Andere, highlighted the scarcity of leafy vegetables and urged the community to take advantage of the current rainfall to plant these essential crops. Drawing inspiration from the Book of Isaiah, Ven. Andere emphasized that food production is integral to God’s creation purpose, calling on Christians to actively participate in fulfilling this divine mandate.
The training session, held on Wednesday afternoon, was attended by Bishop Julius Akenga and Pastor Benjaline Akenga, who both encouraged participants to adopt a positive mindset towards vegetable farming and to embrace modern agricultural technologies. Bishop Akenga noted, “Farmers in other regions have successfully integrated money-making machines into their operations, and we too can benefit from these advancements.
Rev. Geoffrey Opembe, the coordinator of the Butere Community Development Trust (BUCODET), urged the congregation to become active members of the Trust. He highlighted the importance of collective savings and investments in agricultural tools that would enhance their farming practices.
Rev. Opembe emphasized that BUCODET represents the most cost-effective pathway for acquiring essential farming equipment.
He further underscored that the training provided is integral to the Diocesan mission of economically empowering the community calling upon the congregation to wholeheartedly support the agricultural initiatives spearheaded by the diocese under the leadership of Rt. Rev. Rose Okeno.
By fostering local vegetable farming, the ACK Diocese of Butere aims to enhance food security and promote sustainable agricultural practices within the community.