Francis Malish from Ofua 6 Village showcases his cabbage garden under CA practices during a monitoring visit

Francis Malish had never planted cabbage. He didn’t know how to prepare the land, conserve the soil, or care for crops. His garden in Ofua 6 Village, Arua District, lay idle—its potential untapped, its soil weary. “I had no knowledge about farming cabbage,” Francis shared. “The land was there, but I didn’t know how to make it yield.”

Everything changed when Francis joined PAG-Uganda’s Conservation Agriculture (CA) program. Through practical training and mentorship, he gained the skills to care for the land—learning how to preserve soil moisture, reduce erosion, and rotate crops for long-term fertility. Today, his cabbage garden is a thriving testament to transformation.

During a recent monitoring visit, Francis—wearing a purple shirt—stood proudly among rows of healthy, green cabbages. The soil beneath them is rich and alive, protected by mulch and nourished through sustainable practices. “Now I know how to conserve the land,” he said. “My soil is fertile, and my harvest is strong.”

Francis’s journey reflects the heart of PAG-Uganda’s mission: equipping communities with knowledge that restores dignity, resilience, and hope. His garden is not just feeding his family—it’s inspiring others in Ofua 6 to embrace CA and reclaim their land.

From uncertainty to abundance, Francis’s story reminds us that with the right support, even the most unfamiliar soil can become a field of promise.