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Agricultural resource initiatives in Uganda

Overview

Efforts to enhance food security in Uganda have focused on providing direct agricultural resources and technical training to vulnerable populations. In the Sembabule district, research from Miguel Hernández University indicates that distributing maize seeds, livestock, and training is more effective for food security than traditional cash loans, extending the period of food sufficiency for families by approximately 40 days per year.

In the Yumbe and Madi Okollo districts, a Japanese-funded initiative is targeting refugee and host communities to promote economic empowerment and stability. This project, implemented by Peace Winds Japan in collaboration with UN Women Uganda and the National Agricultural Research Organisation, provides high-quality, drought-resilient rice seeds and technical training. The initiative aims to mitigate climate change impacts and reduce resource-based tensions by increasing agricultural productivity.

Entities

Government of Japan · Yumbe · National Agricultural Research Organisation · UN Women Uganda · CIAGRO

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Japan-funded rice project boosts harvests in Uganda refugee communities

    A Japan-funded project in Uganda is boosting rice harvests and economic empowerment for women in refugee-hosting communities through improved seed varieties and climate-resilient farming training.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Uganda agricultural resource program improves food security

    Research from Miguel Hernández University shows that providing seeds and livestock instead of cash loans helps Ugandan families secure food for 40 days longer each year, aiding drought resilience.

Sources

batiburrillo.net · cronicadecantabria.com · farmersreviewafrica.com · ocio.diarioinformacion.com · ubc.go.ug