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In Uganda, CELAC – “Collecting and Exchanging of Local Agriculture Content” – is using cell phones to send farmers valuable farming tips by text message. The scheme is also helping farmers focus on growing lucrative export crops. The development experts behind the effort say sharing knowledge between – and among – farmers will help increase food production and reduce poverty. From Kampala, this June 2007 ‘Voice of America’ article reports on the thousands of farmers currently involved in the project.