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College of Agricultural and environmental sciences, Makerere University.

Current International Projects and Prospects for future Collaborations with SLU at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Dr. Denis Mpairwe, Ag. Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences. College of Agricultural and environmental sciences, Makerere University. With Support from.

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  1. Current International Projects and Prospects for future Collaborations with SLU at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Dr. Denis Mpairwe, Ag. Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences College of Agricultural and environmental sciences, Makerere University. With Support from Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  2. Research Development Objective • To improve productivity and competitiveness of Uganda's Agriculture transforming the country into a major bio-resource and food security actor.

  3. Purpose • To mobilise Science &Technology for development, deployment and utilization of products and services and human resources in transformation of Uganda's Agriculture Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  4. Research Objectives • Develop and promote of resilient, highly productive and niche competitive crop varieties (focus is on crop improvement and management- agronomy, IPM and diseases) • Develop and promote highly productive and resilient livestock species and products • Promote market competitiveness through value addition and effective policy support • Enhance knowledge management through novel and effective extension and innovation approaches Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  5. Research projects and collaborations with SLU • Developing sustainable agricultural production systems through ecological resource management & value addition • Project Leaders: • Prof. E.N. Sabiiti, College of Agricultural and environmental sciences, Mak. & Dr. EwaWredle Department of Animal Science, SLU • Part of a larger University-wide SIDA supported project Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  6. Research Sub-themes • Increase Efficiency in Agricultural Waste Utilization and Management • Enhance Production Systems for Increased Crop/Livestock Productivity • Enhance Value Chain Systems for Sustainable Agricultural Productivity Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  7. Increase Efficiency in Agricultural Waste Utilization and Management Period 2000-2013 • Social • Capacity building training– 7 PhDs trained, 1PhD under training; 1 MSc trained • Environmental • Recovering nutrients from crop wastes to improve soil fertility • Reducing the problem of garbage accumulation • Economic • Sale of sorted wastes e.g. banana peels and sweet potato vines for income • Increased crop/animal production as a result of utilization of the market wastes 3 core values Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  8. Waste Management – Phase I Period 2000-2005 4 Key Research areas • Utilization of urban market crop wastes in livestock production systems - J. Nambi-Kasozi, E. N. Sabiiti, F. B. Bareeba and E. Sporndly • Urban market crop waste for soil fertility management - Amoding, A., Tenywa, J.S., Ottabong, E. and Ledin, S. • Market crop wastes derived soil fertility amendments: a tool in integrated pest management in Uganda - Karungi, J., Kyamanywa, S. and Ekbom, B. • Socio-economic implications of waste utilization - Ekere, W., Mugisha, J., and Drake, L Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  9. Waste Management - Phase I Key Outputs and Outcomes • Four members of academic staff trained to PhD level • Linkages established with national stakeholders including farmers, market vendors, Kampala City Council (KCC), NEMA, Communication media houses, Local Government personnel, some schools personnel – 3 dissemination workshops • Engineered change of PhD examination system through collaboration with SLU • Enhanced visibility of Makerere University and scientists due to dissemination workshops (3), publications, presentation to Parliament • Increased graduate supervision capacity • Fostered research culture and networking in the Faculty Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  10. Waste Management - Phase II Period2005 - 2009 • Developing feed rations for meat goats based on urban market crop wastes – C. Katongole, F.B. Bareeba, E.N. Sabiiti, I. Ledin • Socio-economic impact of biogas production as a waste management strategy in urban and peri-urban areas – P. Walekwa, J. Mugisha, D. Lars • Assessment of low-technology methods for composting urban market crop wastes – J.B. Tumuhairwe, Tenywa, J.S., Otabbong, E., Stig, L. • Organic soil fertility amendments for management of crop pests - J. Karungi, S. Kyamanywa, B. Ekbom 4 Key Research areas Above ground closed composting Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  11. Waste Management - Phase II • 3 members of academic staff trained to PhD level; 2 MSc • Contributed to the implementation of the PEAP pillar 3 and Millennium Development Goals - healthier environment, high food production & incomes • Enhanced skills of scientists at the university impacting on tertiary education in terms of output of knowledgeable and skilled human resources in the country • Scientists on Boards/Councils at other Universities or involved with NCHE, Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in policy formulation Key Outputs and Outcomes Goats feeding on sorted/cleaned crop waste Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  12. Waste Management - Phase III Period2010 - 2013 • Environmental Systems Analysis of urban waste management technologies in Kampala, Uganda – A. Komakech, L. Kasisira, N. Banadda, B. Vinneras, H. Jonsson, C. Sundberg, G. Gebresenbet • Institutionalizing of a Centre of excellence in waste management (CEWM) at MUARIK – E.N. Sabiiti et al Key Research areas Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  13. Waste Management - Phase III Period2010 - 2013 • Pioneered vermi-composting in Uganda • Mapped animal farms distribution and waste disposal in and around Kampala to inform policy • Fostered linkages with stakeholders and advisors in waste management • Attracted government interest in the CEWM Key Outputs/Outcomes Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  14. Enhancing Production and value chain systems for sustainable development 2010-2013Phase IIIResearch Focus • Increase livestock productivity and food security in the rangeland pastoral communities – M. Tibezinda, D. Mpairwe, E. Wredle, E.N. Sabiiti • Enhancement of agricultural productivity through soil and water conservation in Uganda – A. Turinawe, L. Drake, J. Mugisha • Develop and commercialize nutriceuticals from traditional Ugandan foods – B. Andabati, J. Muyonga • Develop ecologically adapted crop management strategies for pests and diseases for increased crop productivity - C. Muwanika, J. Karungi, B. Ekbom, S. Kyamanywa • Integrate catchment-based soil fertility and water management for increased crop production – E. Muyingo, J.S. Tenywa Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  15. Enhancing Production and value chain systems for sustainable development Phase III2010-2013 • 11 project scientists appointed/promoted to different leadership positions locally and internationally. • 7 peer-reviewed publications; 3 conference proceedings • 11 additional research projects and collaborations garnered by the project scientists including former PhD students • Increase in number of research outputs, awards, and teams led former graduate students Key Outputs and outcomes Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  16. Enhancing Production and value chain systems for sustainable development Phase III2010-2013 • Increased linkages with stakeholders – Kabale and Mbarara districts • Contributed to increased visibility of Makerere and Swedish universities through publications and presentations made in scientific for a • Accessed more funding from the Swedish government through the UD40 project Key Outputs and outcomes Swedish Research Council Visit 07 March 2013

  17. Outcomes Summary – 2000 - 2013 • Increased CAES staff establishment with PhDs (10) • Trained scientists fully active and improving quality of service in the university and beyond • Research outputs from research has led to individual and collective accolades • Project scientists greatly involved in development of curriculum and policy in upcoming and established universities in the country (Busitema, Kabale, Bishop Stuart, Nkozi universities) • Modified graduate examination process of Makerere University Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  18. Outcomes Summary – 2000 - 2013 • Research technologies being used in national agenda – composting in municipalities with Dr. J.B. Tumuhairwe taking lead. • More research grants coming into the university driving performance momentum • Attracted government effort in research – funding to the school of Food science and Bioengineering for incubation • Research technologies contributing towards alleviation of pressing needs of the communities eg. garbage accumulation, degraded soils, agricultural pests, degraded rangelands and harsh weather conditions Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  19. Research projects and collaborations with SLU • Feed for livestock in urban and peri-urban production: the case of Kampala, Uganda • Project Leaders: • Dr C. Katongole and J. E. Lindberg, SLU • Supported by Government of Sweden (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Presentation at a seminar organized by SLU Global 21 March 2013

  20. Key Outcomes Human capacity building: One MSc. candidate – Submit by April 2013 Three Swedish students for Minor Field Studies One under graduate special project report Capacity of fresh PhD collaborators to supervise students enhanced Dissemination of results: Four manuscripts – One has been accepted (JARDTS). Farmers brochures in 2 languages – English & Luganda Farmers handbook on Availability and Utilization of feed resources – to be produced by June 2013.

  21. Brochure for Dairy cattle farmers

  22. Brochure for Pig farmers

  23. Brochure for Chicken farmers

  24. III. IMPROVING FEED AVAILABILITY FOR DAIRY CATTLE IN PASTORAL PRODUCTIONAL SYSTEM E. N. Sabiiti, D. Mpairwe and E. Wredle Supported by Government of Sweden (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Students: C. Johansson, S. Katuromunda & M. Tibezinda

  25. Cattle scavenging for herbage during drought period – March 2012

  26. Objectives of the research • To assess feed resource availability and utilisation for dairy cattle in the agro-pastoral rangeland production system of south western Uganda • To assess the effect of seasonal feed availability and nutrient quality on performance of grazing cattle on dairy farms in the agro-pastoral systems. • To evaluate the response to supplementary feeding by lactating dairy cows and calves grazing improved natural pasture.

  27. Study 1: Feed resources availability and performance of dairy cattle in agro pastoral system of south western Uganda PhD - Tibezinda Mary

  28. STUDY 2: SEASONAL EFFECTS ON FEED AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF DAIRY CATTLE IN THE RANGELAND OF SOUTHWEST UGANDA PhD study: C. Johansson

  29. Study 3: Growth performance of Ankole x Friesian crossbred calves grazed on natural pastures and supplemented with protein from locally available feed resources – Post-doctoral Research.

  30. IV. Enhancing food security in Eastern African through development of appropriate seed delivery systems and climate resilient varieties of cassava, potato and sweetpotato. Bioinnovate Prog. Sida/SAREC V Breeding maize and sorghum for drought tolerance (stay green) Bioinnovate Prog. Sida/SAREC

  31. VI Delivering New Sorghum and Finger Millet Innovations for Food Security and Improving Livelihoods in Eastern Africa - Bioinnovate (SIDA). • The project: • brings together experts and stakeholders at national, regional and international levels, and • employs a diverse research approach that ranges from participatory on-farm and field experiments to exploitation of comparative genomic tools, and • provides a strategic platform for sorghum and millets improvement.

  32. VII Harnessing finger millet as a bio-resource crop: developing an East African knowledge base - Swedish Research Council (Vetenskaprådet.). Meetings/workshops with new regional programmes to optimise outputs of R&D and thereby establish a strong network including private partnerships Inviting international experts to boost knowledge where gaps have been identified and direct various inputs including capacity building. Collect P. oryzae isolates from various grass hosts & use M. grisea genome information for further Xcterisation. Use public available grass genome sequences to test their informative value on finger millet genotypes collected..

  33. VIII UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF MAIZE AND SORGHUM AS NEW FOOD, FEED AND INDUSTRIAL RAW MATERIALS. MSI GOU. Developing novel products such as biodegradable plastics for food and packaging, bio-fortified food, feed (animals, poultry and fish), novel beverages and bio-fuels. Enhancing breeding of high lysine maize by developing selection systems for modifier genes and parent backgrounds. Developing systems for sustainable soil nutrient and carbon sequestration to support high production and reduce carbon footprint thus reducing global warming. Building the critical human resources and infrastructure necessary to support innovations and development of a science/knowledge based economy in Uganda.

  34. IX Development of Plant Nutrient Efficient Use Sorghum Varieties To Support Livelihood Strategies East African Farmers RUFORUM focus on development of methodologies and technologies to improve breeding of resilient sorghum varieties for farming communities who live in marginal and drought prone areas of Kenya and Uganda improved nitrogen, phosphorus use and uptake and tolerance to aluminium toxicity employ a research and training approach that uses genomics, quantitative genetics and plant physiology to develop breeding systems for sorghum improvement as well as resilient sorghums

  35. Acknowledgements • Sida – Swedish government • Uganda government • Makerere University • SLU • DRGT • CAES • Farming communities • Scientists and Students

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