HIGHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATISTICAL ... - Mbarara District
HIGHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATISTICAL ... - Mbarara District
HIGHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT STATISTICAL ... - Mbarara District
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CHAPTER 8: PRODUCTION AND MARKETING<br />
8.1 Agriculture<br />
The agricultural production office, performs the following functions<br />
Monitoring, supervising and providing technical back up to field programmes and staff.<br />
Coordinating the information and development of strategic plan and monitoring its effective<br />
implementation.<br />
Ensuring timely preparation and submission of annual and quarterly work plans, budgets and<br />
reports.<br />
Identifying, procuring and disseminating appropriate technologies to farmers, producers and users.<br />
Ensuring proper management of production facilities i.e. vehicles, office equipments promoting,<br />
attracting and supporting investors, authorizing and licensing traders.<br />
Organizing and attending committee meetings and council sessions.<br />
8:1:1 Crops<br />
Table 8.1: Common crops grown in <strong>Mbarara</strong><br />
Crop Consumption percentage<br />
Perennial crops<br />
- Bananas<br />
- Coffee<br />
Pulses<br />
- Beans<br />
- G/nuts<br />
- Field pees<br />
Root Crops<br />
- Cassava<br />
- Irish Potatoes<br />
- Sweet Potatoes<br />
Vegetable<br />
Tomatoes<br />
Cabbage<br />
Amaranthus (Dodo)<br />
Carrots<br />
Onion<br />
50<br />
60%<br />
01%<br />
50%<br />
40%<br />
20%<br />
40%<br />
20%<br />
80%<br />
20%<br />
20%<br />
80%<br />
10%<br />
20%