“Making consumption of six food groups possible using locally available foods”
The Trustees of Agricultural Promotion Programme (TAPP), under the TRANSFORM initiative, recently held a vibrant Nutrition Fair in two locations: Tatolonga Section of Nachisaka EPA and Chibvala EPA. The event, themed “Making consumption of six food groups possible using locally available foods,” brought together community leaders, farmers, agricultural promoters, and government representatives to promote nutrition education and household dietary diversity.
At the heart of this fair was TAPP’s mission to enhance household consumption of diverse and nutritious foods. Through interactive exhibitions and educational sessions, the fair showcased how households can adopt healthier eating habits using foods readily available within their communities.
Farmers, promoters, and cluster leaders took part in setting up various thematic displays. These included:
Homestead gardens
Under-5 child health monitoring (MUAC and weighing)
Displays of raw produce representing the six food groups
Cooking demonstrations including fortified porridge, one-pot dishes, futali, chigumu, and traditional snacks and beverages like thobwa and baobab juice
The fair illustrated how TRANSFORM’s Outcome 1, focused on production, links directly to Outcome 2, which emphasizes dietary diversity and safe food consumption. Farmers proudly exhibited crops from all six food groups—both in raw form and as prepared meals—demonstrating practical ways to integrate these foods into daily diets.
Additionally, the fair tied into Outcome 3, highlighting the economic opportunities that arise from surplus production. For instance, soybean was promoted for both seed and food processing, while sunflower was showcased for oil extraction and cake production—empowering farmers to turn nutrition into enterprise.
Beyond nutrition, the event promoted environmentally conscious and health-supportive technologies, including:
Standardized animal housing
Manure production and application
Energy-saving stoves
Pit latrines with handwashing stations (pitty taps)
Half-wall kitchens to enhance food safety and hygiene
These innovations not only support better health but also contribute to environmental sustainability at the household level.
TAPP continues to lead efforts in community-based nutrition and sustainable agriculture, demonstrating that real change starts with local solutions and household-level action.