Otuke
Farmers in Otuke District have expressed worry over a current prolonged dry spell that has hit most parts, raising fears that the district may experience reduced crop production this year.
The area has experienced a dry spell since May 2021.
However, most of the crops which had started blooming and flowering are now withering and drying up due to the prolonged dry spell, leaving several farmers in panic.
Bosco Eyen, a resident of Ating parish in Orum Sub County says that he lost two acres of simsim that he planted in the first season
Grace Elong, a resident of Ogwete Sub County in Otuke district is worried that her four children could die of hunger especially now that they are not allowed to move around looking for casual work.
She is worried that the second season might be the same.
Speaking to LBS, Anna Obua, another resident, appealed to the government to come to their rescue since all their crops have been destroyed by the prolonged dry spell.
However, Bonny Ocen, the District Agricultural Officer advised the farmers to think of planting fast-maturing crops especially the improved variety to avert famine.
The most affected areas are the sub counties of Orum, Olilim and Ogwete which borders Abim District.
