Abstract:
Common bean,scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris L.is an important legume staple crop in Uganda.National
annual consumption of beans is estimated at about 58 kg per capita. In 2016, the area planted under beans was
683,120 Ha with a total production of 1,104,770MT. Volume of beans exported increased from 157,152 MT (2015)
to 200,000MT (2017). Beans production system is predominantly small-scale accounting between 60–90% (on
less than 2 acres) with average production of 0.25 tons (250kg) per acre despite potential yield of 700 to1500kg/
acre depending on the variety. The system is characterised by low input use especially seed and pesticides with
most of the producers using seed from previous harvest