29/03/2026
As we come closer to the end of March, we set out on a journey to four demo sites, eager to see how our agronomic efforts are taking root. After eight days, it was exciting to see the beans we planted in Kyakataba on the 17th March sprouting strong. About half of them had already germinated, a sign that nature is responding well.
But it wasn’t just about the plants. We took time to understand the soil, the very foundation of our farming. In Kyakataba, the soil was moist at 22.1%, warming nicely at 30°C, with a pH of 6.52. Looking closely, tiny soil particles danced under the microscope, and centipedes roamed the surface, showing lively soil life.
In Bujwahya, the soil was wetter, 41.2% moisture and earthworms wriggled freely, a good sign of healthy soil. Mbarara and Kiraira shared similar traits, with larger soil particles and earthworms in Mbarara. In Kiraira, springtails scurried about, tiny creatures that indicate a balanced soil ecosystem. Heavy rains had delayed planting at Kiraira, but we didn’t give up, they planted maize there on the 23rd March, turning challenges into opportunities.
We also applied farm yard manure and biochior, broadcasting them generously across the plots. Some plots are left untouched by our control groups to see how different treatments affect plant growth.
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