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
trees, Rwothomio also said his family enjoys the trees playing the role of wind breakers, in order to protect their house, as well as providing shade for the family to rest,
especially during sunny days.
But that is not all. The trees also play an important role by absorbing and storing carbondioxide in the atmosphere, one of the gases increasing global heating.

By Luyombya Andrew

Community journalist