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Training of Trainers workshop in Mukono ARDC.
 Vanex
with the sponsorship of Agricultural Productivity Enhancement
Program & Population Services International-Uganda organized
a workshop which took place in Mukono ARDC from 31st January
2005 to 4th February 2005. It was attended by the 8 recruited
coordinators, the 60 extension workers, and participants from
NAADS, individual farmers and vanilla exporters.
 The
participants were trained on the management of vanilla and
mostly the ensuring of quality. They were also given the task
of encouraging and training more people to grow vanilla in
order to increase its production. This was carried out by
representatives from VANEX & APEP.
As part of the workshop, representatives from PSI-Uganda
also sensitized the participants about hiv/aids and how to
counsel those that have contracted it.
Radio Programs
As way of reaching out to as many farmers, VANEX has started
up three radio programs in the different regions of Uganda.
Programmes are on Sundays. Farmers can now learn about vanilla
and VANEX programs on radio.
- Eastern region tune in to KIIRA fm from 8.00pm –
9.00pm,
- Central region tune in to CBS fm from 5.50pm – 6.10pm;
- Western region tune in to VOT from 1.00pm – 1.30pm.
These programs are presented by the respective VANEX coordinators
in those areas with the guidance of the field director. |
