Greenhouse farming is definitely not a new concept but the cost element involved is the debatable issue. In Uganda today, companies retailing greenhouse kits do so at a range of Shs12 m to Shs15m for a kit of eight metres by 15 metres. If you are lucky enough to get hold of a local craftsman, the best you can get is between Shs2.2m to Shs3m for a similar kit, which is a good deal. Well, looking at the figures, the average small scale farmer will definitely not be in a position to set aside this kind of money. Find out more
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