Akeny Emmauel, HillCity Enterprise Lira City
HillCity Enterprises, led by Mr. Akeny Emmanuel in Tebira Cell, Ayago Ward, Lira, exemplifies innovative agricultural practices. Combining poultry and vegetable cultivation, Mr. Akeny, a professional teacher and dedicated agriculturalist, focuses on sustainable farming methods.
Facing up to five-month-long dry spells, Mr. Akeny leveraged SunCulture’s solar irrigation solutions to maintain year-round production. While neighboring farms halted operations during dry periods, HillCity Enterprises continued to thrive. The farm’s infrastructure includes approximately 2 acres with drip irrigation and an additional acre with sprinkler irrigation, ensuring a consistent water supply.
Before adopting SunCulture’s technology, Mr. Akeny relied on manual irrigation and intensive mulching, which were labor-intensive, costly, and unsustainable, often leaving crops water-stressed and malnourished. SunCulture’s solar irrigation system transformed his operations, enabling year-round commercial agriculture. This technology not only boosted crop production but also provided surplus water for domestic use and the wider community, ensuring access to fresh produce.
Looking forward, HillCity Enterprises plans to expand its production capacity and employ local manpower, reflecting a commitment to community empowerment and meeting the increasing demand for farm-fresh produce. With a reliable water source secured, the future for HillCity Enterprises is promising, marking a path toward sustainable agricultural success in the region.
