Farmers in Karamoja have been urged to form and register under cooperative groups if they are to easily benefit from the government programs.

The call was made by the state minister animal industry Lt Col Bright Rwamirama who says government is currently committed to supporting farmers enumerated under cooperative societies rather than those operating individually.

He says under the cooperative societies, government has realized that donated equipment and funding can be easily managed since decision making is not based on an individual’s thought

Rwamirama tasked local leaders in Karamoja to sensitize and mobilize farmers and with guidance from the commercial office, they are registered into cooperative societies so that they can start lobbying for support from government.

Cue//…Rwamirama on cooperatives