The government is in the final stages of revitalising old irrigation schemes across the country.

The State Minister for Agriculture, Mr Henry Bagiire, said the decision is premised on government's belief that the irrigation schemes would modernise agriculture and expedite the Prosperity for All programme.

"Plans are at advanced stages to start rehabilitating the four main irrigation schemes as soon as possible," Mr Bagiire said.

He revealed the plan while speaking at a farmers' field day organised by Victoria Seeds Ltd in Gulu District recently.

The four irrigation schemes to be rehabilitated include Doho in Butaleja, Olweny in Dokolo, Mubuku in Kasese and Agoro in Kitgum District.

"We have been hearing of starvation from all corners of the country on almost a yearly basis, we now want to reduce the risks by embarking on irrigation projects," he said.

He said a notice for expression of interest from the Agriculture ministry to tender out the rehabilitation works are already out.

The project is to be funded by the African Development Bank under the Uganda Farm Income Enhancement and Forest Conservation Project.