Analysis of Gross Margins and Labour Productivity in Beans Production in EAC Key Findings This report presents the results of a study undertaken in 2012 to assess the potential role that the banana value chain can play in reducing poverty and eliminating hunger among rural and... Regional Studies Tanzania Uganda Nov 16, 2023 Studies
An Exploratory Study of the Dry Beans Market in Uganda and Burundi Key Findings Beans are a major type of legume consumed in both Uganda and Burundi. They provide 45% of protein calories intake in Uganda and in Burundi, beans and other pulses make up to 55% of per ca... Burundi Regional Studies Uganda Nov 16, 2023 Studies
The Poultry Value Chain in Tanzania Key Findings Chicken constitute 90% of poultry kept in Tanzania and is kept by over 78% of the farming population. Official statistics indicate Over 35 million of chicken kept in Tanzania is indigenou... Tanzania Nov 16, 2023 Studies
The Maize Value Chain in Tanzania Key Findings Tanzania was the leading producer of maize among her EAC counterparts in the period 2006-2016 and is ranked 5th in Africa. Over a period of 10 years to 2016, maize production grew at an a... Tanzania Nov 16, 2023 Studies
SAGCOT Integrated Knowledge and Information for Agriculture Key Findings SIKIA ( https://sikia.techforce.nl/ ) is a public-private partnership in the rice value chain in Tanzania. The project targets smallholder rice farmers in the SAGCOT area, enabling them t... Tanzania Nov 16, 2023 Studies
Potato Demand and Value Chain in Tanzania SAGCOT Integrated Key Findings Potato is among the major ten staple crops grown in Tanzania with huge potential as food as well as income in areas with favourable climatic conditions such as highlands e.g. Iringa, Njom... Tanzania Nov 16, 2023 Studies
Irish Potato Value Chain in Tanzania Over the past two decades, Irish (ware) potato production has been increasing at an annual average rate of 11% and is expected to increase by 245% by 2025. The current growth rate is more than double ... Tanzania Nov 16, 2023 Studies
Value Chain Analysis of the Rice Sub-sector in Uganda Global trade in rice is extremely “thin” with only about 5% of the rice produced globally being traded across country borders. This is so because, most producing countries are also main consumers and ... Uganda Nov 15, 2023 Studies
Value Chain Analysis of the Coffee Sub-sector in Uganda Coffee, is the second largest valued commodity in international trade, and the most widely traded tropical agricultural commodity after petroleum. Trade in coffee is dominated by Latin America and Car... Uganda Nov 15, 2023 Studies
The Poultry Value Chain in Uganda Chicken rearing is the predominant form of poultry production in Uganda, with other fowls such as turkeys, guinea fowls, ducks, pigeons, geese, and ostriches also being kept. Chicken rearing, which ac... Uganda Nov 15, 2023 Studies
The Maize Value Chain in Uganda Maize production is characterized by low input use and thus low productivity, dependency on rain and low mechanization. Over the past decade, maize production has increased at an annual average rate o... Uganda Nov 15, 2023 Studies
Rapid Assessment of the State of the Rice Sub Sector in Uganda Rice is recognized by the government of Uganda under the Agriculture sector Strategic plan as a priority and strategic crop with potential to improve food security and incomes of about 400,000 smallho... Uganda Nov 15, 2023 Studies