The DDEs being taken to the Forage fields of NARO Uganda as part of their training.
The final Hay Bale made by the first set of DDE Trainees
DDEs being taught how to manually make Hay bales.
Martin with the farmers
A dam constructed by one of the farmers for storage of water to support the cattle with drinking water in dry months
The DDEs preparing the Silage by putting molasses on it, digging a trench around it and finally covering the silage with soil.
DDEs chopping harvested Napier crops in the farm as part of their training
DDEs chopping harvested Napier crops in the farm as part of their training
The DDEs being taught practically how to make silages in the farm
The first batch of DDEs receiving their uniforms and tools to begin their on-field work
DDEs undergoing training on animal diseases and Forage crops
The specialized team of Dairy Development Executives working to improve the farming community in the region.
The specialized team of Dairy Development Executives working to improve the farming community in the region.
Cattle being sprayed with parasiticides for protection from flies, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes etc.
Cattle being sprayed with parasiticides for protection from flies, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes etc.
Cattle being sprayed with parasiticide for protection from flies, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes etc.
Cattle being sprayed with parasites for protection from flies, ticks, fleas, mosquitoes etc.
Cattle lining up in a Spray race
A happy farmer part of the DDP
The Lead Farms are provided with weighing scales for checking the yield. Since the beginning of the program farmers have seen an increase in yield from 20% to even 80% in some cases.
DDEs interacting with farmers and providing insights to better their operations
The DDEs are trained to provide inputs and feedback to farmers for the construction of Spray races
The beautiful green pastures of Mbarara where grazing cows get their much needed natural source of food.
The DDEs are trained in several aspects farming and herd management to effectively counsel the farmers
A DDE checking the quality of the salt provided at times to the cattle as mineral supplements
The farmers are trained on several cattle management techniques
The Lead Farms are provided with Milk collection cans for safe and effective transportation of the milk to Milk Collection Centers near them
