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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe President commended the people of Ankole for adopting modern dairy farming practices and for their willingness to settle in one place, a move that has significantly boosted milk production in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhen we came here, we spoke to the elders, and I am glad they took our advice to settle in one place. When we introduced dairy farming, they welcomed it,\u201d he remarked.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, President Museveni urged farmers to prioritize cattle health and pasture management to enhance production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cNormally, cows use their tongues to harvest grass, but now they are using their teeth because the grass is short. This is not good for their health,\u201d he warned.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The President also advised against complacency, encouraging proactive livestock care rather than relying solely on divine intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President Museveni assured the local community that the government would address electricity challenges by providing a dedicated power line to support the factory\u2019s operations. He also promised to explore other mechanisms to mitigate energy-related difficulties in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, he called on farmers to collaborate with the Ministry of Agriculture to access better cattle breeds, capable of producing up to 30 litres of milk per day compared to the current national average of 5 litres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe have a solution for all problems of cattle,\u201d the President asserted, highlighting ongoing research into a vaccine for ticks that would eliminate parasites without harming the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vice President Jessica Alupo praised President Museveni\u2019s visionary leadership, crediting him for creating a peaceful and secure environment that allows investors to thrive. She commended his commitment to launching large-scale projects like BENNI Foods, which are expected to transform Uganda\u2019s economy and uplift local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mr Jitendra, the CEO of BENNI Foods, reaffirmed the company\u2019s dedication to increase milk production and support the local farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe factory aims to help local farmers produce more milk than the 100 litres we currently consume each day,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially inaugurated the BENNI Foods Factory on Kaguta Road in Kiruhura District. The factory specializes in dairy processing, is set to address the challenges of excess milk production while creating employment opportunities and improving farmer incomes in the region. The Benni Foods Factory, a project by Uganda\u2019s leading dairy producer, aims […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,3,31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3452","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","category-economy","category-government"],"yoast_head":"\n