This report is dated November 2022 and is about the forage seed sector market in Uganda is the result of the collaboration between SNV Uganda, The Inclusive Dairy Enterprise (TIDE) Project and the Netherlands East African Dairy Partnership (NEADAP). NEADAP is financed by the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
The authors Jos Creemers and Felix Opinya wish to thank the stakeholders in Uganda who contributed to this report by patiently and diligently responding to the questions of the (lengthy) questionnaire, and/or by sharing their views and knowledge when being interviewed. Special thanks also to Geert Westenbrink, coordinator of NEADAP and Martin de Jong, Team leader of SNV- Uganda TIDE for his hospitality, Paul Kimbugwe of SNV-Uganda/TIDE for organizing the forage workshop in Uganda and their valuable input.
The main purpose of this report is therefore to describe the steps needed to transform the current forage seed sector into a vibrant, competitive forage seed sector, able to cater for the diverse needs of Uganda’s livestock farmers.
Authors
Felix A. Opinya
consulting for ProDairy EA Ltd.
Jos Creemers
Managing Consultant, ProDairy E.A. Ltd
