On The Farm: Kapchorwa farmer overcomes unpredictable weather with irrigation farming

Unpredictable weather patterns affect the work of many farmers across the country, largely because they are subsistence farmers who operate on a small scale. But even when you operate small, it’s possible to grow crops throughout the year by irrigation. Joel Cherop is a young model farmer in Kapchorwa district who is engaged in irrigation. Ivan Kimuli Kigozi speaks to Cherop in this edition of On the Farm.
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[@dhisfaa_ugandadhisfaa_ugan4216]

Big brain, Sir!!! You have a brain to transform the agriculture of our country. Great job, so far!!

[@shagalshatyagraha2715]

The govt has a lot to learn from this Kapchora farmer. Istead of spending money on enriching its henchmen. I thank this man.

[@lynluzada1130]

wow! hardworking man..

[@mariakibula8096]

That's right Joel.. Well done...

[@ndzehansghansibe4558]

Great work brother. I'm inspired by your work.

[@philipmaiyo2709]

Why oh why would anyone dislike this??????

[@pashanolporr1528]

because some people are just negative about everything in life.

[@joewamwai315]

phil maiyo ,coz they support nothing in life

[@paloamos9128]

this is what uganda need

[@richardturyahebwa7925]

we need a government that supports agriculture because its the backbone of our economy not this one of m7

[@aishagish7167]

Tx guys soon i will start farming too

[@susangladys7856]

This is great

[@bulalutonny1890]

That is so impressive bro.

[@nsainah]

Nice work Joel.

[@isaacaddy1047]

please what pump are you uesing? is it economical? I mean fuel consuption

[@joewamwai315]

Isaac Addy ,wish I could know about the pump too..

[@abutanulajoel99]

Even me know about the pump if solar power or diseal.

[@tinashemhike5122]

Well done

[@balawillz9180]

Hello Ivan Kimuli Kigozi connect with Joel,how can I get the engineers he used,Thx

[@dondon2971]

What kind of water motor using?

[@muhindoallenmaliro6077]

Does this use electricity for rotating

[@mahlatsiboshielo4838]

Uses water pressure.

[@nayigabrenda7400]

Diesel generator

[@tomkwoba1577]

No the speed of the water that comes out

[@samuelwood1496]

BANGER

[@johnmbugua4923]

KAPCHORWA FARMER HEKO HAPA HAKUNA ILE AKILI YA SERIKALI SAIDIA

[@Jkipsa]

A good job

[@regalsnow9707]

How much water and fuel consumption?...?

[@davidkipchirchir6421]

It doesn't use fuel it's only the pressure of the water flowing

[@mikemike5973]

@@davidkipchirchir6421 your sure even on big acres

[@amonmandera2322]

It's solar system it's from sun we do at my company Weber power Africa.

[@crocodilemasala7956]

A personal effort that is ignored by African governments.

[@esmusajallow6838]

Gut

[@user-lg4zi2sx7i]

We love president Museveni - from the usa

[@ecotricity4470]

Ryan Armington . No wonder you love him because ur sons and daughters of corrupt politicians in the first place and secondly, you are enjoying the fruits of Americans who were selfless and incorruptible, in that, they built a system that looks after everyone including selfish idiots like u! Iam surprised and amazed the in the 31 years of M7's government, this spray irrigation system is such a wonderful thing, when it is actually not the best for plants and the scarce water!! In the neighbouring country Kenya, which is a million years ahead, they are already widely using the drip irrigation which is by far the most effective, effective in that, one uses less water and less waste of much needed water and at the end of the day cheap!!

[@user-lg4zi2sx7i]

stephen nsubuga no I like president Museveni because he did the anti-homosexuality bill. My country like Obama he pushed homosexuality which is evil. I don't know other things about M7 , so forgive me

[@ecotricity4470]

Ryan Armington . Apology accepted. Forgive my wrath! Next time you talk about ur love for him, pls indicate why! I loved him and worked for him before he became the dictator he has become! I actually supported his views on homosexuality!

[@user-lg4zi2sx7i]

stephen nsubuga But Stephen my favorite Ugandan is St Charles Lwanga. He was a great man ! God blew and Amen

[@malestephen8658]

stephen nsubuga l like very much the way u answered that son or daughter of the corrupt shithole country like Uganda

[@julietkomunda8999]

anti Omusiru M7 when he talks people engage in agriculture but he does not really encourage the system and to modernize the agriculture

[@davidekoru-bh5ei]

Help me to get this man's number