Building Resilient Food Systems Together
May 2026 Edition | West Nile Innovation Hub
500 Farmers Graduate from Regenerative Agriculture Training
Graduates receive certificates at the Arua ceremony
We are proud to announce that 500 smallholder farmers across five districts have successfully completed our intensive regenerative agriculture training program. This marks our largest cohort to date!
The eight-week program covered soil health management, water conservation, integrated pest management, agroforestry, and market access strategies.
Key Outcomes:
- 95% of graduates have already started implementing new techniques on their farms
- Farmers report improved understanding of soil health and composting
- 20 new farmer peer-learning groups formed across districts
"This training has opened my eyes. I used to burn my crop residues, but now I know they are gold for my soil," shared Grace Munduru, a graduate from Terego District.
Beans and Ground Nuts: A Success Story from Arilo
How intercropping is transforming livelihoods in Yumbe District
Bean-ground nut intercropping demonstration plot in Arilo
Farmers in Arilo, Yumbe District, are seeing remarkable improvements in their incomes after adopting bean-ground nut intercropping practices introduced through WNIH programs.
The Numbers Speak:
- Intercropping farmers earn 1,850,000 UGX per hectare
- 35-45% more income compared to monocrop farming
- 40% increase in household dietary diversity
- 18% improvement in soil nitrogen levels
The success in Arilo is now being shared with neighboring communities, with plans to scale the approach across the entire Yumbe District. We are working with local government to integrate these practices into extension services.
Interested in learning more? Contact our field team for demonstration visits.
This is not just about research—it's about transforming lives through sustainable agriculture. Communities are not passive recipients; they are active agents of change.
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Become a PartnerUpcoming Events & Activities
📅 June 15, 2026
Farmer Field Day - Yumbe District
Join us for a hands-on demonstration of intercropping techniques and soil health management. Open to all farmers and stakeholders.
📅 June 22, 2026
Stakeholder Dialogue - Arua
A multi-stakeholder forum on food system transformation in West Nile. Featuring presentations from WNIH, Muni University, and partner organizations.
📅 July 5-7, 2026
Regenerative Agriculture Workshop
Three-day intensive training for extension workers and lead farmers. Limited slots available.