Ningxia has achieved a lot in sand control over the past few years. [Photo by Wang Zhiyong/China.org.cn]

Experts at the Ningxia Agricultural Department say one hectare of land yields over five tonnes of potatoes.

The tougher anti-desertification by-laws passed by the provincial and national governments in China have also helped the situation.

One of the laws passed by Ningxia prevents open grazing of cattle in its grasslands. Animals are reared under zero-grazing.

But zero-grazing has not prevented Ningxia from getting high yields.

Tough punishments are administered on those who breach the law by grazing the animals randomly.

As a result, the coverage of grasslands in Ningxia has increased by 30% in the last decade. In Karamoja, the nomads freely graze from one area to the other in the grasslands and each year, the desert continues to advance.

The Chinese government says it wants to help African countries like Uganda to grow by sharing its experience with its people, the onus remains on the Government to tap this golden opportunity.