Summary:
- Prof. Gudula Naiga Basaza, the Founder and Managing Director of GLF, revealed to our reporter that over 12,000 youths from 16 parishes in Rubanda are currently engaged in selling raw materials but possess the potential to process these materials into animal feeds.
RUBANDA: Gudie Leisure Farm (GLF), a social enterprise dedicated to supporting youth-owned micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in agriculture, is seeking 320 million Shillings to acquire feed mill machines. This initiative aims to help youth in Rubanda District add value to their agricultural products.
Prof. Gudula Naiga Basaza, the Founder and Managing Director of GLF, revealed to our reporter that over 12,000 youths from 16 parishes in Rubanda are currently engaged in selling raw materials but possess the potential to process these materials into animal feeds. She emphasized that acquiring feed mill machines will allow these youths to produce their own animal feeds, reducing the reliance on expensive external sources.
Prof. Basaza highlighted the need for greater investment in advanced technology to boost productivity in agriculture. She noted that many of the youths are employed in agriculture but have yet to fully realize their potential.
Bright Kato, Chairperson of GLF in Rubanda District, added that the district currently lacks feed mill machines, forcing them to travel to neighboring districts for animal feeds, which is both time-consuming and costly.
CUE IN KATO…ON FEEDS…RR/ENG//
