Back at the Farm: Managing Bananas and Starting Something New
We are happy to be back at Penah Mixed Farm and getting involved in practical farm activities again. Today, we focused on banana plantation management. We carried out desuckering to reduce overcrowding and competition for nutrients, helping the remaining plants grow more effectively. We also removed
Learn MoreFrom Banana Farming to Vegetable Gardening
At midday, we worked in the banana plantation, where we learned about different banana varieties, recommended spacing of 10 by 10 feet, common diseases, and how to apply manure and fertilizer to support healthy growth. In the evening, we continued establishing our vegetable garden. We added
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A Morning of Animal Care
The day began with our usual morning animal health assessment. During the check, we noticed that one of the animals had swollen wattles following treatment administered earlier in the week. We reported the condition for further attention and continued with the morning milking. This gave us
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Building a Healthier and More Productive Farm
This week at Penah Mixed Farm, we took part in several activities focused on improving the farm and strengthening our practical skills. We started by maintaining the farm’s live fence. Because much of the farm is protected by a natural fence, we replanted new sections using
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From Dairy to Banana Farming
Today at Penah Mixed Farm, we gained practical experience across several areas of farm management. We began with an animal health assessment and noticed that some animals had swollen wattles, which we reported for further attention. We also successfully carried out milking, strengthening our hands-on skills
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A Day of Learning on the Farm
Today was a busy day at Penah Mixed Farm, with hands-on learning from morning to evening. We started at 5:58 a.m. with an animal health assessment. We identified some animals showing signs of illness and, under the guidance of the training officer, administered the appropriate treatments.
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Learning to Spray Cattle Safely
As part of our weekly farm routine at Penah Mixed Farm, we helped spray the cows and calves to protect them from pests and parasites. We learned that spraying cattle safely requires care and attention. We made sure not to spray directly into the animals’ eyes
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Learning Beyond the Classroom
The Sekama student internship brings together students, university staff, farmers, and agricultural professionals to learn from one another through practical experience. Dr. Ndaula Sulah, Head of Agricultural Sciences at Kampala International University (KIU) and Sekama Canada’s Country Director in Uganda, welcomed Steve, a Canadian farmer, to
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