A clash has emerged between the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Ministry of Education and Sports, and the Uganda National Farmer’s Federation (UNFFE) over the third National Agricultural Education Exhibition.
The significant bodies are fighting for who is to organise the education trade show for 2024.
In their letter to various stakeholders, MAAIF says the MOES is organising the show in Bukalasa Agricultural College while UNFFE insists it shall conduct it in the renowned Jinja Agricultural show gorunds at the Source of the Nile.
Interestingly, they are all organising the one-week education show on the same dates, June 24 to 29, 2024.
“The 3rd NEAS is scheduled for 24th to 29th June at the Source of the Nile National Agricultural Show Grounds, Jinja under the them, “Young Innovations Transforming for National Prosperity,” reads part of UNFFE letter dated May 21, 2024 and signed by Mr Kenneth Katungisa for Chief Executive Officer.
“The Ministry of Education and Sports is organising the 3rd National Agricultural Education Exhibition 2024 scheduled for 24th to 29th June, 2024 and has requested the MAAIF agencies and partners for participation,” reads part of MAAIF letter signed Maj Gen David Kasura-Kyomukama, permanent secretary.
“This year’s theme, “Seeds of Change: Empowering the Young for climate resilience, food and income security and Agri-intrepreneurship” reflects our commitment to showcasing and promoting innovative practices in Agricultural education,” Kyomukama wrote in the letter.
Despite contradictions in organising the event, the bodies have similar objectives as the show provides opportunities for networking, learning, and collaboration among stakeholders.
Notably, the agriculture show has since been organised by UNFFE until the education show was initiated to promote agriculture among young people.
However, this year’s exhibition remains unresolved on who and where to organise the show from.
As we continue watching their fight, we shall keep you posted.
