RUKIGA – Authorities in Rukiga district have formally inaugurated an onion market in Bukinda, Muhanga Town Council, with the aim of bolstering the economic potential of the region and generating employment opportunities.
Muhanga Town Council has allocated over 2 acres of land to the Bukinda Onion Growers Association for the development of storage facilities to facilitate collective onion trading. Currently, more than 70 onion farmers are actively engaged in business operations within the designated area.
During the market launch, Fred Nayebare, the Resident District Commissioner of Rukiga, emphasized that the establishment of the market aligns with the government’s objective to promote commercial agriculture in the region.
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Leaders of the Bukinda Onion Growers Association, Julius Nkamwesiga and Fred Mbabazi, underscored their decision to unite all onion farmers in the area. Their goal is to enhance the collective business capacity and secure a more favorable market for their produce.
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Local leaders and farmers expressed optimism about the new market, anticipating positive developmental impacts in the region.
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Onions are a significant cash crop in Rukiga district, and a considerable number of local farmers are involved in its cultivation. However, the absence of an effective local market forced many to sell their produce to traders in Rwahi trading center in Ntungamo district.
The introduction of the onion market is expected to address this challenge and provide local farmers with a more efficient and beneficial avenue for trading their produce.
