KAGERA, May 22 -- KAGERA Regional Commissioner Colonel Yahya Kido has said the region has put in place various strategies aimed at cushioning agricultural production against the effects of expected climate variability.

He said the region has sufficient food reserves, adding that preparations are focused on ensuring farmers are well supported and agricultural production remains stable despite changing weather patterns.

According to the 2022 Population and Housing Census, Kagera Region has a population of 2.9 million people living in 662 villages. Col Kido said food crop production increased from 3,839,775 tonnes in 2020 to 4,222,692 tonnes in 2025, while cash crop production rose from 68,928 tonnes to 88,935 tonnes.

Milk production also...