Learning by Doing: What Students Gained at Penah Mixed Farm
Sekama Internship Program | Luwero District, Uganda At Sekama, we believe some of the most valuable learning happens when students step beyond the classroom and work alongside farmers. The Sekama Internship Program at Penah Mixed Farm in Luwero District was created for exactly that purpose: to
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Digital Health Intelligence
Connecting People to Trusted Health Information and Expertise Every health question has a person behind it, trying to decide what to do next. For many people in underserved communities, getting reliable health information, a second opinion or access to specialist expertise can be difficult. At the
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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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