Today, Ministry of Water and Environment through Water for Production Regional Centre North technically handed over Ugudu small scale irrigation system to the beneficiaries in Atyak sub-county, Zombo district.
Participants during the handover ceremony include the Zombo district Local Government officials, WfPRC-North staff and the beneficiary community members.
The project which was financed by Government of Uganda is on 20 acres of land and is expected to benefit 90 people.
The project is focused on production of high value crops to eradicate poverty and improve standards of living in the community.
Some of the crops grown at the scheme include tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, green paper among other vegetables.