Current International Projects and Prospects for future Collaborations with SLU at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. College of Agricultural and environmental.

Current International Projects and Prospects for future Collaborations with

SLU at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

College of Agricultural and environmental sciences, Makerere University.

Dr. Denis Mpairwe,

Ag. Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences

With Support from

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

Purpose To mobilise Science &Technology for development, deployment and utilization of products and services and human resources in transformation of Uganda's Agriculture

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Research ObjectivesDevelop 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

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Research projects and collaborations with SLU

I. 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. Ewa Wredle Department of Animal Science, SLU

Part of a larger University-wide SIDA supported project

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Research Sub-themes

1) Increase Efficiency in Agricultural Waste Utilization and Management

2) Enhance Production Systems for Increased Crop/Livestock Productivity

3) Enhance Value Chain Systems for Sustainable Agricultural Productivity

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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

Increase Efficiency in Agricultural Waste Utilization and Management

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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

Waste Management – Phase I

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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

Waste Management - Phase I

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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

Waste Management - Phase II

Above ground closed composting

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Key Outputs and

Outcomes

• 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

Waste Management - Phase II

Goats feeding on sorted/cleaned crop waste

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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

Waste Management - Phase III

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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

Waste Management - Phase III

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2010-2013Phase III

Research 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

Enhancing Production and value chain systems for sustainable development

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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

Enhancing Production and value chain systems for sustainable development

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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

Enhancing Production and value chain systems for sustainable development

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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

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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

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Research projects and collaborations with SLU

II. 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).

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Key Outcomes

Human capacity building:1) One MSc. candidate – Submit by April 2013

2) Three Swedish students for Minor Field Studies

3) One under graduate special project report

4) Capacity of fresh PhD collaborators to supervise students enhanced

Dissemination of results:1) Four manuscripts – One has been accepted (JARDTS).

2) Farmers brochures in 2 languages – English & Luganda

3) Farmers handbook on Availability and Utilization of feed resources – to be produced by June 2013.

Brochure for Dairy cattle farmers

Brochure for Pig farmers

Brochure for Chicken farmers

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

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Cattle scavenging for herbage during drought period – March 2012

Objectives of the research1. To assess feed resource availability and

utilisation for dairy cattle in the agro-pastoral rangeland production system of south western Uganda

2. To assess the effect of seasonal feed availability and nutrient quality on performance of grazing cattle on dairy farms in the agro-pastoral systems.

3. To evaluate the response to supplementary feeding by lactating dairy cows and calves grazing improved natural pasture.

Study 1: Feed resources availability and performance of dairy cattle in

agro pastoral system of south western Uganda

PhD - Tibezinda Mary

STUDY 2: SEASONAL EFFECTS ON FEED AVAILABILITY AND PERFORMANCE OF DAIRY CATTLE IN THE RANGELAND OF SOUTHWEST UGANDA

PhD study: C. Johansson

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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.

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

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, andemploys a diverse research approach that ranges from participatory on-farm and field experiments to exploitation of comparative genomic tools, andprovides a strategic platform for sorghum and millets improvement.

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..

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.

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

Acknowledgements

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

List of Scientists and Students on Sida Program (Makerere and SLU – 2000-2013)

Name Designation on Project Period Institution 1. Prof. E.N. Sabiiti Coordinator 2000-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 2. Dr. Ewa Wredle Coordinator 2010-2013 SLU 3. Dr. Abraham Joel Coordinator 2005-2009 SLU 4. Dr. Stig-Ledin Coordinator 2000-2005 SLU 5. Prof. S. Kyamanywa Scientist/Supervisor 2002-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 6. Prof. Inga Ledin Scientist/Supervisor 2002-2004 SLU 7. Prof. E. Spondly Scientist/Supervisor 2004-2008 SLU 8. Prof. E. Otabbong Scientist/Supervisor 2000-2009 SLU 9. Prof. B. Ekbom Scientist/Supervisor 2002-2013 SLU 10. Dr. J.S. Tenywa Scientist/Supervisor 2002-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 11. Dr. J. Mugisha Scientist/Supervisor 2002-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 12. Dr. L. Drake Scientist/Supervisor 2002-2013 SLU 13. Prof. J. Muyonga Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 14. Dr. L. Kasisira Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 15. Dr. D. Mpairwe Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 16. Dr. N. Banadda Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 CAES, Mak 17. Ass. Prof. Carl Johan Lagerkvist Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 SLU 18. Ass. Prof. Bjorn Vinneras Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 SLU 19. Prof. Hakan Jonsson Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 SLU 20. Dr. Cecilia Sundberg Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 SLU 21. Prof. Girma Gebresenbet Scientist/Supervisor 2010-2013 SLU 22. Dr. J. Karungi PhD student/Supervisor 2002-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 23. Dr. J. Nambi-Kasozi PhD student/Supervisor 2002-2008 FAF/CAES, Mak 24. Dr. W. Ekere PhD student/Supervisor 2002-2008 FAF/CAES, Mak 25. Dr. A. Amoding PhD student/Supervisor 2002-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 26. Dr. C. Katongole PhD student/Supervisor 2005-2009 FAF/CAES, Mak 27. Dr. J.B. Tumuhairwe PhD student/Supervisor 2005-2010 FAF/CAES, Mak 28. Dr. P. Walekwa PhD student/Supervisor 2005-2010 FAF/CAES, Mak 29. Mr. A. Komakech PhD student 2010-2014 FAF/CAES, Mak 30. Ms. A. Turinawe PhD student 2010-2014 FAF/CAES, Mak 31. Ms. M. Tibezinda PhD student 2010-2014 FAF/CAES, Mak 32. Mr. U. K. Lubanga MSc. student 2006-2008 FAF/CAES, Mak 33. Mr. F. Ogwang MSc. student 2008-2010 FAF/CAES, Mak 34. Mr. C. Muwanika MSc. student 2010-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 35. Mr. B. Andabati MSc. student 2010-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak 36. Mr. E. Muyingo MSc. student 2010-2013 FAF/CAES, Mak