Increasing wheat production and productivity for a competitive wheat manufacturing value chain in Uganda (WIN4CoM-U)

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dc.contributor.authorUganda National Council for Science and Technology:
dc.date.accessioned2025-08-06T08:36:07Z
dc.date.available2025-08-06T08:36:07Z
dc.date.issued2025-04-30
dc.description.abstractThe WIN4CoM-U project aims to enhance domestic wheat production in Uganda by expanding cultivation to non-traditional mid- and low-altitude areas, addressing the significant gap between national demand (650,000 MT) and current production (25,000 MT). Funded by UNCST with a budget of Ugx 109 million over 18 months, the project focuses on developing high-yielding, disease-resistant wheat varieties adapted to diverse environments, including heat, drought, and rust-prone regions. Key achievements include the evaluation of 19 wheat lines across five agro-ecological sites, selection of four top-performing candidates for national trials, and initiation of on-farm trials in regions like Karamoja. The project also emphasizes seed bulking, participatory farmer selection, and partnerships with millers to fast-track foundation seed production. Future goals include scaling up adapted varieties, establishing a Small Grains Research Unit, and integrating wheat into pastoral systems through the Karamoja Wheat Plus Initiative, targeting a USD 1.4 billion annual industry value within five years. This initiative aligns with Uganda’s broader strategy to reduce wheat imports (currently $450 million annually) and strengthen food security and economic resilience. Keywords: Wheat production, import substitution, Uganda, climate resilience, value chain, Karamoja.
dc.identifier.citationChemayek, B., Baguma, C., Wasukira, A., Walimbwa, K., Woniala, B., Kakhasa, E., Gidoi, R., Wagoire, W., & Owere, L. (2025). *Increasing Wheat Production and Productivity for a Competitive Wheat Manufacturing Value Chain in Uganda (WIN4CoM-U)*. Presentation at Kyambogo University, Uganda. National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) & Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST).
dc.identifier.urihttps://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/11984
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUganda National Council for Science and Technology
dc.titleIncreasing wheat production and productivity for a competitive wheat manufacturing value chain in Uganda (WIN4CoM-U)
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