Sowing the seed: Adoption processes of good horticulture practices in northern Uganda

This publication by Wageningen University & Research and Integrated Seed Sector Development Africa aims to anwser the question: “How do farmers respond to the vegetable activities, and why?” Uganda has enormous horticulture potential, due to distributed rainfall and moderate climate, and production is country-wide. Key limiting factors include poor infrastructure, low productivity and production, quality, food safety and traceability issue and counterfeit inputs especially seeds. A farmer outreach program was developed to promote use of good quality seed and good horticulture practice. The program included trainings, farmer field days and radio programs.