IITA IPM project 06: Expansion of the dissemination and utilization of mosaic resistant cassava in five selected districts in Uganda

Duration: 3 years (2003 – 2005)

Purpose: To significantly strengthen the food security in five selected districts of Uganda through the sissemination of CMD resistant cassava and to increase the competitiveness of the sub-sector through improved market informatyion, market linkage and the development of technologies packages directed at commercial cassava production.

Background/description: The project consists of 5 modules which include a) multiplication & dissemination, b) marketing, c) germplasm development, d) pest & disease monitoring & impact and e) commercial cassava. Each module is led by a lead scientist (four of IITA and one of NARO). Implementation of project activities is through IITA, NARO and 5-7 selected NGO partners in the five target districts.

Agroecozone(s) and location(s): Humid forests in Uganda

Expected outputs: a) Impact study on the expanded area under CMD resistant varieties in target districts; b) Strengthened food security base in the target districts & increased farmer income through linkages to higher value cassava markets; c) New varieties with quality traits suitable to the target districts evaluated and popularized; d) Potential for commercial cassava production in Uganda known and technology packages for commercial production available

Potential impact and beneficiaries: 600 farmers and 300 ha involved in commercial cassava production. Approximately 2,500 farmers & extension workers trained on improved production practices. Potential impact: i. 9,815 farmers involved and 3,925 ha planted with improved varieties. ii. 117,200 tons of cassava produced.

Partners: NARES and farmers organizations in Uganda.

Development investor(s): ACDI/VOCA; (USAID)

IITA contact person(s)/principal investigator(s): James Legg J.Legg@cgiar.org and Anneke Fermont A.Fermont@cgiar.org website http://www.iita.org