Field Findings from Masaka District - Insights into Agricultural Practices
Presentation at a Zonal Workshop in Masaka highlighted findings from field visits to pineapple and poultry farmers, showcasing challenges, impacts, and marketing strategies. The report focused on Mr. Kiggundu Emmanuel's successful pineapple enterprise, detailing his journey from initial planting to multiple harvests and income sources. Key challenges identified included high input costs, drought, and market instability. The impact on the youth engagement in pineapple production in Kyantale parish was also noted.
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FIELD FINDINGS FROM MASAKA DISTRICT A Presentation to the Zonal Review and Planning Workshop held on 19th February 2019 at Hotel Brovad in Masaka
Meetings with District officials Team in RDC S office Team in Production office
Field Findings -Masaka Field visit focused on the pineapple farmers Mr. Kiggundu Emmanuel Mr.Kayiira Farouk Visited a Poultry farmer; Mrs Tamale Visited Dairy farmers; Ms. Namwalo Josephine and Mr. Zziwa Mbalangu
Pineapple Enterprise Visited Mr. Kiggundu Emmanuel (34 years), Kyanamukaaka village ,Kyanamukaaka sub county Initial planting materials of 14,000 suckers for 1 acre got from NAADS/OWC From 1 acre he has expanded to 5 acres found planting Proceeds also used for purchase of 500 Layers
Pineapple Enterprise by Mr. Kiggundu Emmanuel in Kyanamukaka
Harvests Fist harvest (18 months) got 8-10millions Second harvest will be after 24 months Third harvest will be after 4 years Income reduces with time due to reducing fruit size ; from 1,000/- 400/= He intercropped with coffee which was at first fruiting to get extra income. He uses inorganic fertilizers(NPK& Urea) and organic from poultry litter for increased productivity
Marketing Most of pineapples are taken by Kenyan traders Prices fluctuate in peak periods from 500/= to 1000/= on farm An acre of 14,000 plants gives about 10,000 fruits @ sold at 1,000 gives 10Million so farmer has a targetof 50 Million and has planted 5 acres
Challenges High cost of inputs ( fertilizers and agro chemicals) Prolonged drought Inadequate quantities of planting materials issued Unstable markets and fluctuating prices
Impacts Majority of the Youth in Kyantale parish are engaged in pineapple production A high level of commitment from the youth who motivate each other by offering employment in the fields The youths support each other to expand on acreages being planted Proceeds are being ploughed back to expand on area planted and to poultry and piggery
Poultry Enterprise Visited Mrs. Tamale of Kyanamukaaka village Kyanamukaaka subcounty. Received 200 layers in October 2017, lost 40 due to transportation stress. Has trained and motivated fellow women to engage in the enterprise Ploughed back proceeds and now has 950 Layers
Poultry Enterprise by Mrs. Tamale in Kyanamukaka
Challenges faced in Poultry High mortality arising from transportation stress Lack of water for the birds during prolonged drought Fluctuating feed prices
Dairy enterprise Visited Namwalo of Kamulegu in Kyesiiga S/c and Zziwa Mbalangu of Kanoni in Kamuzinda. They received the heifers in April 2017,have calved Were affected by Adaptation challenges; first calving gave 5litres per day but second calving is now at 10 L/day for Namwalo. She has adequate pastures and has revolved the first calf. Her efforts to promote Banana production are being derailed by BBW
Dairy Enterprise by Ms. Josephine Namwalo of Kamulegu in Kyesiiga S/c Namwalo with team The calf from the heifer received
Dairy Enterprise by Mr Zziwa of Kanoni in Kamuzinda S/c Mr. Zziwa with OWC Official Calf from eceived heifer
Challenges in Dairy Enterprise High cost of Drugs yet are counterfeits Prolonged drought has affected established pastures Silent heat which renders use of AI ineffective so some use Bulls Poor Sanitation in the Zero grazing units
Maize for food security Visited Mr. Matovu Kkindu Village, Kyanamukaaka Subcounty Planted 5 acres of Longe 10 H Field used as a demonstration garden to promote awareness of improved varieties, Recommended agronomic practices, manure application, Post harvest handling Some to be used to demonstrate feed mixing for animals
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