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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%

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