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Understanding the Recent Food Price Trends in Uganda Swaibu Mbowa, Joseph Mawejje and Ibrahim Kasirye

The global food price crisis has worsened the food security situation for many developing countries especially those that are net food importers. 

Increasing Food Prices and Implications on the Ugandan Economy Swaibu Mbowa, Joseph Mawejje and Ibrahim Kasirye

Since the global food price crisis of 2007/08, the price of major food commodities in Uganda has continued to rise.The price of maize grain, for example increased by 90% - from UGX 400 in 2007 to about UGX 750 per kg in 2008 (Figure 1).

Facilitating scaling out and spillovers of agricultural technologies and knowledge: Study to inform SIMLESA Volume 1: Main report ASARECA

The Sustainable Intensification of Maize Legume cropping systems for food security in Eastern and Southern Africa (SIMLESA) programme aims to increase farm-level food security and productivity through developing more resilient, profitable and sustainable farming systems.

Facilitating scaling out and spillovers of agricultural technologies and knowledge: Study to inform SIMLESA Volume 2: Annexes

The SIMLESA strategy emphasises leveraging science and technology by using existing scientific evidence to enhance evaluation, adaptation and delivery of profitable options to smallholders. 

Tanzania Seed Sector Assessment ASARECA

Participatory National Seed Sector Assessment For The Development Of An Integrated Seed Sector. Development (Issd) Programme In Tanzania Synthesis ReportFINAL DRAFT April 25 2014. 

Situation analysis of the current status of tissue culture application in the Eastern and Central Africa region Clet Wandui Masiga, Emmarold Mneney, Francis Wachira, Charles Mugoya

Plant tissue culture which involves culture of explants on nutrient media under sterile conditions is one of the proven biotechnology applications that has hugely impacted on crop improvement. 

Status of human resource capacity for agricultural innovation in ASARECA national agricultural research systems ASARECA

The study targeted 6 countries in the ASARECA region: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Madagascar, Rwanda and south Sudan. 

Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda Use Science and Technology to Boost Agricultural Productivity ASARECA

Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda – are collaborating to marshal the power of science and tackle common problems facing farmers

Gender Mainstreaming to Support Agricultural Development for Improved Livelihoods Best Practices in Eastern and Southern Africa Adeline R. Muheebwa, Yeshi Chiche

In December 2012, the programme on Sustainable Intensification of Maize-Legume cropping systems for food security in Eastern and Southern Africa (SIMLESA) commissioned a study to compile case studies of good practices in gender mainstreaming in the areas covered by the programme.

End of Phase 1 EAAPP (East Africa Agriculture Productivity Programme) report Kate Wellard, Tim Chancellor, Geresom Okecho, Sheba Ndagire and Stephen Mugarura

An ambitious regional programme, the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (EAAPP), which ASARECA has been coordinating for the last five years, has posted impressive impacts, prompting a call for immediate roll-out of a second phase.