SAPP II imparting good agricultural practices

Kasoni applauded SAPP II for imparting good agricultural practices, including soil conservation, proper ridging and planting, which he attributed RED Component’s

success to.

“Farmers under RED have made a notable difference in our area and, although we have a few weeks to go before harvest time, the fields are promising us a bumper harvest,” explained Kasoni, himself a RED beneficiary. From his one-acre piece of land where he planted certified maize seed, Kasoni is expecting not less than 80 bags of maize, which he plans to sell, after reserving enough to feed his family– an experience the GVH confesses he hasn’t had for years.

“A leader must lead by example in all aspects: A leader who can’t feed himself doesn’t command respect from his/her subjects – and it’s even worse when the subjects, themselves, also can’t feed themselves,” reasoned Kasoni. He added: “A hungry leader

can easily fall into the trap of corruption to earn a living; but RED Component under

SAPP II has draped us chiefs in a robe of honour by, above all else, enabling us and our

subjects to be food secure.”