CEFROHT Leads EALA-ATNR and FAO Delegation to Agroecology Learning Center

MUKONO DISTRICT – To bridge theory with practice, CEFROHT facilitated a field visit for the EALA-ATNR Committee and FAO representatives on 14 November 2024. The delegation toured an agroecology learning center in Mukono District, gaining hands-on insight into sustainable farming principles.

Participants examined soil health, water management, post-harvest techniques, and market access while engaging with local farmers to discuss challenges and opportunities in agroecology.

Delegates arrive at CEFROHT’s farm for the site visit.

The visit provided lawmakers with tangible demonstrations of agroecological practices, reinforcing their policy perspectives and commitment to regional sustainability efforts.

EALA-ATNR members, FAO officials, and CEFROHT representatives pose for a group photo.

The experience highlighted agroecology’s role in tackling food security, climate resilience, and rural development in East Africa, inspiring delegates to advocate for stronger policy and resource allocation across the region.