Tomato Farming Initiative

We have dedicated one acre to tomato farming, intentionally limiting the size to explore how effectively a small piece of land can be utilized for maximum yield. The acre is divided into four sections, and we practice staggered planting with a 2–3 week interval between each section. This ensures continuous harvesting and efficient land use.

We currently operate a basic in-house nursery, but with additional financial support, we plan to establish well-structured, model nurseries. These will support our broader goal of becoming a demonstration nucleus farm, showcasing best practices in small-scale, high-efficiency farming.

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Challenges Faced in the Tomato Project

  • High Susceptibility to Diseases:
    The tomato project is highly vulnerable to diseases, with any sign of infection causing great concern among farmers.
  • Prevalence of Fungal Infections:
    Fungal diseases remain the most persistent challenge, often leading to reduced yields, increased production costs, and loss of market quality.
  • Lack of Disease-Control Infrastructure:
    The absence of protective structures like greenhouses exposes the crop to harsh environmental conditions that favour the spread of fungal infections.
  • Limited Resources for Disease Management:
    Current disease control methods are reactive rather than preventive due to limited access to advanced farming technologies and inputs.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Activity: The project focuses on the growing of tomatoes for both food security and income generation for the members of St. Joseph community
Future Plans:  Introduce greenhouse farming to control diseases, Train members on improved farming methods, Expand the project to support more community members.
Location:  Manyogaseka, Mpigi District
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