case study - increasing food production (rwanda + uganda) Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the main aim of increasing food production in Uganda and Rwanda?
- To achieve food security
- reduce hunger and malnutrition
- support economic development
What percentage of Uganda’s workforce is employed in agriculture?
Around 70%.
What are the two main strategies Uganda uses to increase food production?
- Agro-industrialisation
- sustainable smallholder farming improvements
Name an example of agro-industrialisation in Uganda.
The development of large-scale commercial farms producing cash crops like coffee, sugarcane, and tea.
What is a key initiative to support small-scale farmers in Uganda?
The Plan for Modernisation of Agriculture (PMA), aiming to increase productivity and incomes.
How does the PMA aim to increase food production in Uganda?
- providing access to credit
- irrigation schemes
- improved crop varieties.
What risks are associated with Uganda’s agro-industrialisation?
- Environmental degradation
- displacement of small-scale farmers.
In Rwanda, what is the main government-led programme to improve food production?
The Crop Intensification Programme (CIP). 2007
What are the core features of Rwanda’s CIP?
- Land consolidation
- targeted fertiliser and seed distribution
- promotion of priority food crops.
How does land consolidation work in Rwanda’s CIP?
Farmers in the same area grow the same crop on adjoining plots, improving economies of scale and coordination.
What has been a positive outcome of Rwanda’s CIP?
- Significant increases in crop yields
- improved national food security
What is a criticism of Rwanda’s CIP?
- It reduces farmer autonomy by dictating what crops can be grown - discourages traditional mixed cropping.
What is a key environmental risk from intensifying food production in Uganda and Rwanda?
- Soil degradation
- deforestation
- water over-extraction.
How do NGOs support sustainable food production in Uganda?
By promoting organic farming and permaculture practices.
What international agency has supported Rwanda’s agricultural reforms?
The World Bank and FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization).
