Project
Promoting Fruit and Vegetable Production to Improve Nutrition in Nkokonjeru, Uganda
Details
Project Code:
Not Available
Start Date:
2010/02/01
End Date:
2011/02/01
CRSP Phase:
Phase 1
Budget:
$150,000
Countries:
Uganda
Participants
Lead University:
University of California - Davis
Other Partners:
Farmer Field School; Rural Agency for Sustainable Development; Our Lady Queen of Apostles Nkokonjeru Parish; Uganda Christian University; ZARDI (Uganda)
Principal Investigator(s):
Kate Scow; Johan Six
Co-Principal Investigator(s):
Edith Naggenda; Ignitius Bwoogi; Charles Jjemba; Michael Masanza; Peter Lusembo
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Overview
This project facilitates the organization and strengthening of small holder farmer groups in the Nkokonjeru region of Uganda by providing technical training in fruit and vegetable management and improving farmers’ access to simple and innovative production technologies. The specific project objectives are: i) Increase vegetable and fruit production through farmer field schools and strengthen farmers’ access to local and regional markets for vegetables and fruits; ii) Strengthen local farmer group structure and capacity of local partners to support farmer groups; iii) Increase participation of women in agricultural activities (research, education, outreach) in Nkokonjeru township and Mukono; and iv) Enhance institutional capacity in agriculture at Uganda Christian University (UCU) and promote research and education exchange among UC Davis, UCU and other collaborating institutions.
Objectives
Project activities are to: i) expand local nursery to serve as information center and source for fruit and vegetable production; ii) use farmer field schools to train farmers and strengthen farmer groups; iii) provide research experience and outreach training to UCU students; iv) engage in participatory research of disruptive technologies within the farmer group framework; v) build capacity of RASD to support farmers through improved communication and institutional organization.
Outcomes
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