Analysing the agricultural science and technology innovation systems: A case study of the banana sub-sector in Uganda
Abstract
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Bananas are an important staple food crop and livelihood base
for about 16 million people in Uganda. Its survival over the
years can be traced to key factors and actors, who through
learning, adjusting and innovations have sustained bananas in
Uganda against several biophysical threats over the years.
Preliminary results show key innovation in the banana subsector
as; germplasm collection, preservation and generation of new
varieties, integration of livestock into the banana farming system
for soil improvement, integration of cultural and
conventional practices for pest and disease management,
optimization and scaling-up of traditional value-addition, and
promoting irrigation technologies in banana systems to stagger
production and control prices.
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