Improved cassava seeds are expected to be mature in October, 2018.
The cassava stems will be cut and be distributed free of charge to, at least 100 rural farmers in Akakai village in Soroti District by end of October, 2018. The project idea is that, each rural farmer / household will benefit by receiving 3600 cassava cuttings (8 bags) in order to plant cassava on one acre of land. Overall, the project outcomes are expected to improve cassava production and food security for, at least 500 people in Akakai rural farmers in their communities, in Soroti District.