Wheat Production and Research in Uganda: Constraints and Sustainability
1994
Gumisiriza, G. | Wagoire, W. | Bungutsiki, B. (Wheat and Barley Development Project, Jinja (Uganda))
Following the introduction of wheat into Uganda at the beginning of this century, it has been grown at altitudes above 1500 m by small-scale producers maily for home consumption. Production technologies have not changed much over several decades. Research into the use of high yielding varieties, fertilizer and other modern management practices did not start until the mid 1970s, and results from these efforts are yet to influence traditional farming practices. There is currently a drive in Uganda to generate technology to increase wheat production, as consumption of this crop, and, therefore, its demand has increased, especially in the urban centers. In addition to the traditional highland growing areas, efforts are being made to assess wheat performance in the mid-altitude, non-traditional areas, ranging between 1000 and 1500 m a.s.l. This paper discusses wheat production levels and technologies over the recent past in Uganda as well as the progress and problems associated with the current endeavor to increase production.
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