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Rwothomio reaping the benefits of mixed farming, and so is the environment By Luyombya Andrew

mixed farming

mixed farming

Mr. Rwothomio Joseph is passionate young farmer living at Kunya Zone in Mutungo, a Kampala suburb. The 28-year-old keeps animals and grows crops in his urban farm. In
Rwothomio’s garden, there are fruit trees, such as avocado, jack fruit, guavas and bananas. He also grows vegetables, such as tomatoes, strawberries and green pepper,
as well as lemon grass.
Rwothomio explained that the manure from his animal farm is what he uses in his garden, to ensure that he gets organic products. In addition to the fruits he gets from his

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