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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES joint agricultural annual sector review
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

Towards actualizing the Agricultural Revolution in Uganda

HON. TRESS BUCYANAYANDI
Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries

HON. RUTH NANKABIRWA
Minister of State (Fisheries)

HON. RWAMIRAMA K. BRIGHT HON. ZERUBABEL MIJUMBI NYIIRA HON. VINCENT R. RUBAREMA NYIIRA HON. VINCENT R. RUBAREMA
Minister of State (Livestock) Minister of State (Agriculture) Minister of State (Agriculture) Permanent Secretary

BACKGROUND Within the framework of the National Development Plan (NDP), the Ministry is implementing an agriculture sector Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP), 2010/11-2014/15. The development objectives of the DSIP are to increase incomes and livelihoods of rural households and to improve household food and nutrition security. The priority areas of investment in the agriculture sector DSIP which aim to trigger agricultural revolution are (i) enhancing production and productivity (ii) enhancing market access and value Addition (iii) improving the enabling environment for the agriculture sector (iv) institutional development. On 01-02nd November 2012, the agriculture sector will conduct the Joint Agricultural Sector Annual Review (JASAR) workshop to review the performance of the sector based on its targets for FY 2011/12, highlight the challenges and provide guidance on sector priorities for FY 2013/14. The Ministry will use the same forum to kickstart dissemination of a handbook on investment programmes for operationalising 20 of the 22 components of the DSIP dubbed the Non-ATAAS component. The other two DSIP components of research and advisory services are already on course through the Agricultural Technology and Agribusiness Advisory Services (ATAAS) project which was launched by H.E. the President July 2012. The workshop is taking place at the Speke Resort Hotel, Munyonyo. The workshop will bring together leaders and representatives of Parliament, Ministries and Agencies, Farmers’ organizations, Local Governments (LGs), Civil Society, Private

Sector and staff of the Ministry (MAAIF) and its Agencies. The workshop has been preceded by joint field visits that have included the Ministry Top Policy Management (TPM), Development Partners in the agricultural sector and other sector key stakeholders to selected districts and programmes. AGRICULTURAL SECTOR PRIORITIES In line with the central theme of the NRM manifesto for 2011-2016, the agriculture sector targets are to ensure Prosperity for All Ugandans, transforming the country from a poor peasant society to a modern, industrial, united and prosperous society in a stable and peaceful environment. The priority areas of investment to spin off agricultural growth as detailed in the Ministry Development Strategy and Investment Plan (DSIP) are (i) Enhancing Production and Productivity (ii) Market Access and Value Addition (iii) Improving the Enabling Environment for the Agricultural Sector (iv) Institutional Development. 3 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS 3.1 RESEARCH: Agricultural Research through the National Agricultural research system was aimed at providing high yielding, disease/drought resistant seeds to improve productivity. During the financial year, a variety of groundnuts, Serenut 10R, that is tolerant to leaf miners was released for farmers to adopt. This is the first ever groundnut variety that is tolerant to leaf miner). Other lines have been identified and are undergoing yield and other attribute evaluations at the stations. Research also successfully improved and re-introduced Gwerinut, a popular groundnut variety in Teso region. Improvement of key landraces (local

varieties e.g. Erudurudu, Acholiwhite, Roxo, Red Beauty) are ongoing with advanced progenies now being tried on-station for yield, pests, disease resistances and other desirable attributes. Promising sesame (Simsim) lines, Local 158-1 (553 kg/ha) and EM-15-1-5 (580 kg/ha), were submitted for release by end of the FY 2011/12. . Culture technology for induced spawning the process of enhancing production of fish eggs) of “Ningu”, (species of fish), was developed. Ningu seed is now available at Kajjansi aquaculture centre. Value-added products from cassava (Glucose and Fructose), small fish pelagics (7), groundnuts (7), tamarind (4) and snap bean recipes (23) were developed during the financial year. The products have been market tested and disseminated to target stakeholders Ten (10) cassava varieties which produce high glucose and fructose for both food and pharmaceutical industries have been mapped. 2.2 ADVISORY SERVICES: NAADS continued to provide advisory services to all the districts and municipalities in the country. Through the Agricultural Technology and Agribusiness Advisory Services Project jointly implemented by National Agricultural Advisory Services and National Agricultural Research Organisation, the advisory services – research interface is being strengthened. District Adaptive Research Support Teams (DARSTs) Multi-Stakeholders Platforms have been established in the nine (9) Zones. NAADS distributed inputs for technology promotion (seeds, planting and stocking

materials) across the country. It supported 365,785 food security farmers through the Village Farmer Development Forum (VFDF) to enhance capacity for access to seed and vegetative planting materials. Each of the selected farmers in the VFDF is a learning centre for others in the group. Also, a total of 30,408 market oriented farmers and 2,696 commercial model farmers across the country were supported to adopt improved production technologies. In addition, NAADS provided support for strategic enterprises (cassava, citrus, coffee, goats, poultry, banana and rice) in the districts and special interventions targeting youth, women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in agriculture. REGULATORY SERVICES: The Ministry (MAAIF) procured fungicides and deployment of spray teams to control the coffee leaf rust disease on Arabica Coffee. The Ministry also continued to target livestock diseases control to minimise negative economic effects on the animal industry and households involved in farming. The Ministry investigated and controlled outbreaks of (a) Foot and Mouth Disease in the districts of Rakai, Lwengo, Kabale,Rukungiri, Isingiro,Ntungamo, Sheema,Mitoma, Bushenyi and Rubirizi ; (b) Contagious Bovine Pleuro Pneumonia(CBPP) in Zombo, Nebbi, Arua,Maracha, Koboko,Yumbe, Moyo, and Adjumani, (c) Highly Pathogenic Avian Influeza (HPAI) in Nwoya, Gulu, Amuru,Kiryadongo, Apac,Oyam,Kole, Lira,Alebtong, Amolatar, Kaberamaido, Dokolo, Soroti, Serere, Ngora, Kumi, Bukedea and Pallisa. Further, continuous efforts to control Ticks and Tick Borne Diseases were being undertaken in Ntungamo, Isingiro,Lyantonde,Mbarara, Kiruhura,Bushenyi

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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL INDUSTRY AND FISHERIES joint agricultural annual sector review
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

Towards actualizing the Agricultural Revolution in Uganda
Exporter’s Association(UDCEA). The increased cotton production contributed over U Shs.148 billion to household incomes. Tea: The Ministry has over the years continued to provide tea seedlings as a strategic intervention. Overall, production rose from 51,000 MT in 2010 to 59,400 MT in 2011 with a corresponding increase in value from USD 84 million to USD 93 million. Cocoa: A total of 610,00 cocoa seedlings were provided to the cocoa growing districts(Mukono,Mpigi,Wakiso, Luwero, Iganga, Mayuge,Jinja, Luuka, Kamuli, Hoima, Masindi, Kibale, Kamwenge and Bundibugyo). Overall, exports rose from 16,478 MT in 2010/11 which earned the nation US$ 52.7million to 17,240MT in 2011/12. Oil Palm: Oil palm growing for poverty eradication is now established in Kalangala. Government support to farmers includes production credit, inputs and targeted extension services for Oil Palm growing. To date, 8,933 of the targeted 10,000 Hectares of oil palm have been established in Kalangala. A total of 1,424 smallholder/ outgrower farmers are involved of which 414 are already harvesting and earning a regular income from sales of the fresh fruit bunches. Oil palm growing has been extended to Buvuma District. Efforts to acquire land are on going. Citrus: Cumulatively, citrus planting reached 5 million trees. The Government of South Korea has supported Uganda to build a fruit processing factory at Soroti. Rice: Rice production in Uganda stands at 230, 000MT of unmilled rice / 145,000MT of milled rice (2011). Production has been increasing gradually since 2000 due to the promotion of NERICA upland rice. Overall, the agricultural sector produced enough food to feed over 34 million people and exported some surplus to South Sudan, Kenya, D. R. Congo, Burundi and Rwanda. For example 600,000 MT of maize were exported to Kenya. 3.2 STRATEGIC ENTERPRISES: Livestock subsector: Vaccinations were strategically undertaken against major diseases: Cattle – 105,000 vaccinated against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD); Goats and sheep - 368,700 against Contagious Caprine Pleuro –Pneumonia (CPP); and PPR. Under the Avian and Human Influenza project (AHIP), an early warning system for occurrence of epidemic diseases based on risk analysis was set. This has improved the delivery of Veterinary Services (VS) both at the MAAIF Headquarters and in the districts. Districts have been capacitated with transport, laboratory supplies, Global Positioning Systems and internet connectivity for early detection, early response and eradication of epidemics and Avian Human influenza (AHI) in particular. The project has supported the review and updating of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) protocols and Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), in addition to the mapping of live bird markets based on Avian Influenza risk factors. Under Genetic improvement, The National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) is a Semi-Autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries responsible for spear heading the breeding activities for livestock improvement, in the Country. In the Financial year 2011/2012 NAGRC &DB produced and procured a total of 47,181 doses of semen from Bulls of various breeds (Friesian, Jersey, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Boran, Charolaise, Brahman, Romagnola) for both beef and dairy production. A total of 24,530 inseminations were carried out and 13,425 calves were produced. This increased the percentage of the improved breed of National Herd. Semen is carried in liquid nitrogen and a total number of 29,089 litres were produced. A total of 15,219 Kroiler chickens (new breed of chicken) good for both egg and meat production (under scavenging conditions)were sold to farmers in different parts of the country in the financial year 2011/2012. Dairy: Milk production has increased from approximately 1.5 billion litres of milk in 2010 to about 1.8 billion in 2012. The milk that reaches the market has increased from 1.05 billion l to 1.26 billion litres. Correspondingly, the consumption per capita has increased from 50 litres per person per year to 54 litres. The number of processing plants has increased from 22 to 31 producing mainly pasteurized milk and UHT. The installed processing capacity has increased from 710,000 litres per day to 804,500 litres of milk processed per day. The milk coolers have increased from 476 to 657, with a chilling capacity increased from 585,000 to 1,238,478 litres. The milk transport tankers have increased from 99 to 129 with the capacity of the tankers increasing from 797,825 litres to 876,850 litres. 3.3 FISHERIES SUBSECTOR: Overall, the performance of fisheries in value terms grew by 2% in 2011/12 compared to 1.75 percent growth registered in 2010/11. Fish exports for 2011 was estimated at 15,226 tons valued at US$82.85 million while regional fish trade is estimated to be 40, 000 tons at value of US$120m This is attributed to the increased surveillance and regulation by the Ministry. The Government of Uganda with support from the Egyptian Government removed 600 tons of water hyacinth from Kagera River to reduce the disruption of fish breeding grounds and fishing activities. Under the support from Government of Iceland, two landing sites were improved at Bangaladesh in Amolatar district and Kayei in Apac district. Three landing sites were improved with support from EU at Namoni in Mayuge district, Ssenyi in Buikwe district and Ddimo in Masaka district. The subsector has put in place stringent measures to block export of immature fish and it has strengthened enforcement new fisheries licencing strategy for controlling illegal fishing and illegal fish trade. 4.0 AREAS OF FOCUS IN 2012/13 The sector intends to focus on the following priorities during 2012/13: i) Boost production and productivity through Commodity Approach. ii) Increase improved seed production (crop, livestock and fish), assure quality and improved distribution networks. iii) Promotion of fertilizer usage. iv) Increased provision of Water for agriculture production (both crops and animals). v) Increased mechanization, and vi) Value addition for especially specific commodities and by zone as articulated in the Sector DSIP. vii) Undertaking the routine mandatory recurrent activities and regulatory function of the Ministry.

and Sheema, and Brucellosis in Ntoroko, Kasese,Kabarole, Mubende,Mityana, Mpigi,Wakiso, Luwero, Mikono,Masaka, Sembabule,Lyantonde, Arua, Maracha,Koboko, Yumbe, Moyo,Adjumani, Amuru and Kitgum In addition, 106,000 traps were deployed for tsetse control in Mukono, Kakangala,Mayuge,Kayunga, Jinja,Kamuli, Buyende,Kaliro, Namutumba,Iganga, Wakiso, Luuka, Bugiri, Namayemba and Buikwe. 2.5 PROVISION OF WATER FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. Three (03) irrigation schemes (Doho, Agoro and Mobuku) are under rehabilitation in collaboration with the Ministry of Water and Environment. These are expected to be completed by December 2012. With support from the Japanese Government, the Ministry is now taking delivery three (03) complete sets of heavy earth moving equipment (machinery) for developing infrastructure for water for agricultural production (water for aquaculture, irrigation and livestock); through cost – sharing arrangements at farmer / community level. The equipment will also be made available to other GOU agencies for maintenance of drainage and response to climate change-related emergencies e.g. floods. 3.1 STRATEGIC ENTERPRISES: Crops Subsector Coffee: The Uganda Coffee Development Authority, in partnership with private sector (nursery operators) raised 23.35 million coffee seedlings, of which 11.73million were planted in all coffee growing districts, benefiting 46,920 households. Overall, export performance surpassed targets, with 3.035 million 60-kg bags of coffee valued at US D 444.225 million inspected and approved for export against targeted 2.58 million bags. Cotton Sub-sector: Cotton production increased to 254,036 bales in 2011/12 from 147,000 in 2010/11 representing about 73% increase. This increase in production was due to timely provision of high quality planting seed, pest control inputs at affordable prices, and provision of cotton-targeted extension services by the Cotton Development Organization(CDO) AND THE Uganda Ginners and Cotton

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