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From Subsistence to Enterprise: 1,680 Farmers in Lira

Sustainable Agriculture · 7 Nov 2025

From Subsistence to Enterprise: 1,680 Farmers in Lira

Agriculture employs roughly 75% of Uganda's workforce, but for many it means subsistence farming.

Organising for resilience

In Lira District, WENET has mentored 1,680 farmers, organised into three associations — Agweng (640), Aromo (480) and Ayami (560) — and 210 Farmer Enterprise Groups.

Climate-smart by design

We teach climate-smart techniques and food-forest methods that raise yields while protecting soil and water.

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