Agriculture and Fertilizer Business Insights in Uganda
Balton Uganda Limited, a subsidiary of Balton CP Group, operates in various Sub Saharan countries including Uganda. The company's departments cover Agriculture, Communication, Public Health, and more. The focus on Fertilizer Business in Uganda includes trends from 2011-2013, distribution channels, major users of fertilizers, and types of fertilizers sold in the region.
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Balton Uganda Limited Subsidiary company of Balton CP Group Headquartered in the United Kingdom. The company operates in 9 Sub Saharan countries which among others include; Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Zambia
BALTON CP GROUP LAGOS,NIGERIA LUSAKA, ZAMBIA ABIJANIIVORY COST RWANDA DAKAR, SENEGAL
DEPARTMENTS AGRICULTURE COMMUNICATION PUBLIC HEALTH ELECTROMECHANICAL PROJECT & SERVICES
summary Fertilizer Business in Uganda Fertilizer trend 2011-2013 Fertilizer Distribution Range of fertilizers Where faking is most Prevalent Problems besides faking and their importance Fertilizer where low quality is most wide spread Measures taken Experience with quality assurance system Experience with legal system Policy recommendations.
Fertilizer Business in Uganda Annual import (2013): 50,000MT Major Users Sugarcane Tea Maize Rice Cotton Coffee Cocoa Oil Palm Current per capita usage stand at 1-1.5Kg/Ha
Fertilizers trend 2011-2013 20000 18000 16000 14000 12000 Quantity in MT 2011 10000 2012 8000 2013 6000 4000 2000 0 NPK DAP CAN MOP Tripple super phoshate Urea Agricultural Lime Calcium nitrate Fertilizer type
Fertilizer Distribution in Uganda Manufacturers Major importers Retail Stockist Farmer Groups and Cooperatives NGO Small scale farmers Large Scale farms
Range of fertilizers sold in Uganda Straight fertilizers Muriate of Potash (MOP) Single Superphosphate Triple Superphosphate UREA NPK 46:0:0 Ammonium Sulphate Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) NPK 26:0:0 Calcium Nitrate Potassium Sulphate NPK 0:0:61 (SSP) NPK 0:20:0 (TSP) NPK 0:46:0 NPK 21:0:0 (NPK 0:0:51)
Range of fertilizers sold in Uganda. Contd. Double fertilizers Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) NPK 18:46:0 Monoammonium Phosphate MAP NPK 12:51:0 Potassium Nitrate NPK 13:0:46 Monopotassium Phosphate MKP Complex Fertilizers NPK 17:17:17 NPK 25:5:5s NPK 12:8:38 + ME NPK 191919 + ME NPK 191919 + ME NPK 14:8:20
Product where faking/counterfeit is most prevalent DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) NPK UREA 46:0:0 CAN 26:0:0
Major problems besides counterfeit Improper storage Ignorance of the products Inadequate knowledge and skills in utilization Packaging and Repackaging Quality (moisture, nutrient composition) Inappropriate labeling Underweight Transport
Fertilizer where low quality is most widespread UREA NPK 46:0:0 Highly hygroscopic
Measures taken Introduction of PVOC system Introduction of a police Unit at MAAIF Provide Pre and after sales training Ensure proper transportation Spot check on fertilizers imported (samples are taken to government analytical labs) Notification of the manufacturers of the low quality incase of non conformity to the ratios Dealing with reputable manufacturers of fertilizers On time stocking
Experience with quality assurance system UNBS involvement through the PVOC systemm (Pre-export Verification of Conformity) Standard documents required by MAAIF at point of entry Certificate of origin Certificate of conformity (Issued by Inspecting Body) Technical Certificate of Analysis of the fertilizer from the manufacturer Import permit (Issued by Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries MAAIF)
Experience with the legal system No legal framework in place to reprimand culprits Anti-counterfeit bill has not been passed
Policy recommendations Anti-counterfeit bill should be passed UNBS should be more involved in Agriculture sector MAAIF should be given more logistical support to increase their policing MAAIF together with private sector to fight counterfeit (PPP) Government to subsidise costs of fertilizers to encourage usage Senstatization on fertilizer usage and quality Confirmatory Test
