Training farmers in agronomic practices

Along side with setting up the demos, farmers have been introduced to a number of agronomic principals like: early land preparation, use of improved seeds, timely planting, use of fertilizers e.g. DAP, spacing and optimum plant population in the field including gap filling, weed control (timely weeding) top dressing using UREA, application of savine dust to control stalk borers, timely harvesting. On farm training shall be dobe concurrently to monitor the performance of the adaptors.

Setting up demonstration gardens

BSLA is going to set up ten demos during the first rains in this season. Willing farmers have already been identified to offer the land worth an acre. The group members shall participate in activities like planting, monitoring the weeding process, participating in fertilizer application and control of stalk borers and harvesting.

Training farmers

BSLA is promoting commercial agriculture production for increased house hold income and food security inthe district. The organization has plans to implement a maize production project with a purpose of increasing maize production and improving its quality in 10 farmer groups.

Each group has 18 members and BSLA is providing the group with inputs for an acre for demonstration purposes. In the picture you can see DAP, UREA & maize seeds in stock ready to be distributed to the farmers groups. Waiswa Ajab distributed DAP and Maize seeds to Igombe integrated farmers centre group, the group is actively egaged in maize production. the group members say that maize is used for food and cash crop.

During the farmers training in receord management and Agronomy, Waiswa Ajab and Naigaga Olivia demonstrated how a farmer can plant maize in the rows in order to get better yields. Farmers of Abalyogero group said that they have been getting 10 bags in an acre.

BSLA Board Members

Mukupya David Chairman

Birugi Sarah V/C

Amuza Abalawuwe General Secretary

Nooru Katuntu Member

Muloki Joseph Treasurer

Bbosa William Member

Onyango Christopher Ass. Secretary

Bamukyaye Nuhu Member

Ismairi Member

Award from the chairman new board

Mr. Mukupya David
In his speach he said that being elected deserves implementation and exampolary. He therefore, the board has to sacrifice and workhard for maximum achievements. He said we have to look other financial services with or without our current funders He lastly wished the new board the best services while working with BSLA.

Swearing the new board members

The founder of BSLA narrated the history of BSLA to the in-coming Executive. in his remarks he cited the members about what BSLA has achieved in the past seven years, opportunities which BSLA has, Challenges BSLA is facing and also talked about activities which BSLA is carrying out.

The new Executive Board Members of BSLA sweared before God/Allah the almighty that they are to serve truly and willingly to BSLA and the whole nation at large.

The in-coming board and out going board members had a group photo during the hand over function which was held on 22.August 2008 at Vic Guest Shelter in Iganga district. That was a sign of unity among the outgoing and the in-coming

Hand over ceremon for the new board members

Nathan explaining to the New Executive committee about the history of BSLA
Waiswa Ajab Introduced him self to the bout and told them the roles he play in BSLA
Members are being served food during a luch break

Maize Production

With no other option, maize in Iganga is like other districts in Busoga region is ranked first as a non traditional cash crop and also for food. Iganga district has very high potentials for maize production given the very favorable climate and rich soils. Currently BSLA is involved in small scale cereal crop production mainly maize for food security and income generation.

This has enabled us to create cohesive interest groups among the farming community. BSLA intends to embark on strengthening the capacities of our members in maize production for commercial purposes in order to tap the existing local marketing opportunities like schools, Local proccessors and buyers from Kenya who frequent the area.

Helping Orphans Help Themselves

BSLA is starting a child sponsorship program with 5 children who lost both parents due to the effects of HIV/AIDS. The Child sponsorship will aim at connecting Ugandan children with people that care like you. Child sponsorship means the money you give to a child helps to send them to school, helps feed them, buy books and school uniform needed for schooling, and also covers basic medical care.

Children who will be sponsored are those whose parents are not there for them and these are children who are orphaned due to HIV/AIDS. You get to see and feel the difference your support makes, through the eyes of your sponsored child and their regular letters and photographs.

How much can it cost to sponsor a child in Uganda?

£15 pounds of that equivalent in other currencies will cover the basic needs of a child including school fees, books, uniform and basic medical care

How you can sponsor a child?

You can pay your monthly support using any of the methods bellow

1. You can send cheques made payable to AWISH Uganda or Slum Doctors programme


2. Or you could even send cash

Wanambisi on a visit to BSLA

Waiswa Ajab takes Wanambisi to his maize field

New farmers

A new farmers group has been formed