Farmers in Abim District are embracing coffee growing as a new pathway to boost household incomes, following the distribution of 150,000 Robusta clonal seedlings across all sub-counties.
The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, aims to tackle poverty by promoting long-term, high-value cash crops in the district.
Judith Hopestar Akot, a farmer from Abim Town Council, says many farmers are beginning to see the potential in coffee and are optimistic it will transform their livelihoods.
She commends the government for introducing the programme, noting that success will depend on farmers’ commitment and proper management.
Akot explains that farmers have benchmarked in established coffee-growing districts and found the practice manageable.
She believes the crop will significantly improve household incomes, adding that farmers are already identifying markets in neighbouring districts.
She, however, appeals to the government to provide additional support, including agrochemicals, fertilisers, and continuous technical guidance, since many farmers are new to coffee cultivation.
Dorothy Aryonget, a farmer from Abuk Town Council, echoed similar sentiments, describing coffee as a viable long-term investment that can help lift households out of poverty.
By URN
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