Uganda: Smart Agriculture Project to introduce black soldier fly rearing in Nebbi

Published Dec 16, 2024

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The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Uganda is planning to introduce the rearing of black soldier flies to farmers as part of the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), a $354.7 million project funded by the World Bank. The project aims to boost production and productivity and improve market access for 3.9 million individuals, with 40% of opportunities available to women. The project will also benefit 9.5 million indirect beneficiaries and 65,000 refugees. The black soldier fly rearing is seen as an alternative feed for animals due to the depletion of grazing pastures caused by climate change. However, local officials have raised concerns about the 20% co-funding required from farmers and the need for land acquisition. The project will be implemented across 69 districts, including Nebbi, and will support 13 value chains.

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Nebbi, Uganda — The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF) plans to introduce rearing of the black soldier fly to Nebbi farmers under the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP). UCSATP is a $354.7 million World Bank Co-funded Project designed to boost production and productivity targeting progressive farmers. The farmers groups are expected to co-fund (20%) to join the project while UCSATP itself will contribute 80 percent. This is all geared at improving particularly market access. The UCSATP will be implemented in 69 districts across the country, including 7 refugee-hosting districts, strategically covering Uganda's diverse agro-ecological zones. Zombo, Yumbe, Nebbi and Adjumani in West Nile are among the districts in the country to benefit from the project. Ogwang Yafesi Commissioner at MAAIF says black soldier fly rearing falls under the beneficial insects which is one of the fourth supported value chain enterprises ...

Source: All Africa