Abstract:
In Uganda there is low productivity and production for both crop and livestock due to limited
deployment of farm mechanization. Low levels of mechanization adversely affect productivity and production and constrain commercialization and value addition. Farm mechanization could potentially improve timeliness and efficiency of farm operations leading to cost savings and increasing yields. NARO is currently implementing a new strategic plan 2018/19 – 2027/28 which is in line with the National Development Plan (NDP III) that focusses on Agro-industrialization. Correspondingly, NARO in collaboration with CGIAR have adopted a demand-led breeding approach to target several market segments along the commodity value-chain. This market-led approach is expected to enhance adoption and impact attained from use of new and improved technologies such as small agricultural equipment.