A retired senior military officer, RO/00184 Colonel (RTD) Dick Bugingo, has continued to use both practical and theoretical farming skills to transform the livelihoods of many Ugandans through mindset change and model farming.
At his AGDI diary...
Operating under the Bamboo Uganda umbrella, organization members such as Amabanda, Bjimu, Studio Akeka, and Ekibbo produce a diversity of products to meet both local and international demand, including bamboo poles and strips that serve as the foundation for various applications in construction, crafts, and fencing solutions; laminated timbers; roofs; and biochar, among others.
Bamboo is often referred to as "green gold" due to its rapid growth, sustainability, and versatility. As one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, bamboo can be harvested in just 5-7 years, making it a renewable resource that significantly contributes to reducing deforestation and soil erosion.