| 22 December 2009
Production and Marketing looks specifically at Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries and Trade and Industry. The major highlights are:• The main crops grown in the district include; Sweet potatoes, Cassava, Sorghum, Finger millet, Maize, Rice, Bull rush millet, maize, Groundnuts, Cowpeas, green grains, Cotton, Sunflower, citrus and mangoes and citrus.
• The level of extension coverage has been low due to high farmer to staff ratio (2000 Households: 1 Extension Staff).
• The main types of livestock reared in the district include cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, cats and dogs and upcoming is Guinea fowls production.
• 1059 Heads of Cattle were restocked in the sub-counties of Kumi and Kobwin and they have given birth to over 300 calves.
• 278 Goats have been distributed to farmers in Mukongoro and Ngora Sub-counties.
• The district has 8 cattle markets
• The major sources of water for livestock are seasonal springs and swamps in various places of the district.