Uganda

Horticulture Innovation Lab in Uganda

As part of Feed the Future, the Horticulture Innovation Lab has conducted research in Uganda focused on small-scale irrigation, participatory action reserach, participatory extension models, low-cost postharvest technologies, local seed system improvements, and local vegetable production among other topics.

This page includes links to Horticulture Innovation Lab research projects, major partners and partner organizations based in Uganda, along with blog articles and information products with a focus on horticulture in Uganda.

USAID Information

USAID/Uganda Mission

Project

Developing innovative horticulture technologies for small-scale women farmers in Uganda

Developing innovative horticulture technologies for improved income and livelihoods among women small-scale producers in Uganda

Led by Robert Kajobe, Muni University

Through identification of practices to reduce pre- and post-harvest losses, along with effective marketing and market access strategies of vegetables, this project will improve household nutrition, increase sales, and elevate the household income status of women small-scale vegetable producers.

Uganda

Representative shows jar of seeds and drying beads to television reporter in Thailand.

Implementing drying beads for seeds in Asia and Africa

Led by Kent Bradford, University of California, Davis

Improving the ability of smallholder farmers to access high-quality seeds of improved varieties of horticultural crops is fundamental to increasing farmer productivity and incomes.

Nepal, Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda

Developing a participatory extension model to enhance smallholder production and marketing in Uganda

Led by Kate Scow, University of California, Davis

Although the growing market for horticultural products in Uganda offers an opportunity for smallholder farmers to improve their income, the farmers' access to these markets is still limited.

Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Young men work together to connect irrigation pipe in farm field.

Developing farmer-led irrigation solutions in Uganda

Led by Kate Scow, University of California, Davis

Dry season vegetable production is a high priority in Uganda's largely rainfed (>97%) agricultural systems.

Uganda

Strengthening farmer groups to increase fruit and vegetable production in Uganda

Led by Kate Scow, University of California, Davis

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 im

Uganda

Women scientists discuss CoolBot, air conditioner, and cold storage insulation at UC Davis student farm.

Demonstrating low-cost cooling technology in Uganda, Honduras and India

Led by Michael Reid, University of California, Davis

Temperature management is the key tool for reducing postharvest losses in the developing world.

Uganda, Honduras, India

Articles

DryCard and dry chain workshop in Arua, Uganda

To help producers in Uganda effectively preserve their dried products, the Horticulture Innovation Lab’s Lydiah Maranga conducted a dry chain, “train-the-trainer” workshop with seventeen attendees from different sectors including government, private sector, academia, and farmers. The dry chain is similar to the cold chain - drying products effectively, confirming they are safely dried, and safely storing them in water tight and air tight (hermetic) storage.