Dean, Faculty of Agriculture,Makerere University,

P.O. Box 7062, Kampala-UGANDATel:+256-414-542277Fax:+256-414-531641

E-mail:deanagric@agric.mak.ac.ug

Prof . V. Byaryamureba . Vice Chancellor Prof L. Tibatemwa DVC Academic Affairs Mr. K. Muhwezi Univ. Secretary Mr. A. M. Namoha Academic Registrar Mr.J Karamagi Univ. Bursar Mr N Bazanye Ag Dir. Humana Resource Mr. J. Ekudu Dean of Students Mr Wabwire Director Planning The entire management team

To acquaint the Management team with what goes on in the FA.

To share with management our achievements and Aspirations

To highlight the challenges the Faculty is facing as we try to move forward.

To give an opportunity for members of staff to interact with top management.

Vision: The Faculty of Agriculture subscribes to the Makerere University vision that is: “To

be the leading institution for academic excellence and innovations in Africa.”

Mission: The mission is to: “Advance agricultural

development through training, knowledge generation and service delivery in Uganda and the region.”

As we consider the FA we need to remember that Agriculture is production of crops, animals, fish and

forest products. The sector accounts for up to 40 % of the GDP, and

employs over 80% of the population with an average AgGDP of 43%.

Growth in the agricultural sector has potential to change the lives of the vast majority of people in Uganda .

Agricultural productivity is on the decline. The university produces the human resource that drive

the economy ; thus we are partly responsible for the development problems of this country.

The FA is comprised of 7 Departments:--, Animal Science Dr. D. Mpairwe Agric. Econ & Agribusiness Dr. J Mugisha Agricultural Engineering Dr. L. Kasisira Agric. Extension & Educ. Dr F. Mastiko Crop Science, Dr. Ssebuliba Food Science and Tech Prof J. Muyonga Soil Science - Dr J.S. Tenywa (MUARIK) Prof M. Tenywa Continuing Agricultural Education Centre (CAEC) Deputy Dean Training Dr. A. Kaaya Deputy Dean Research . Dr. M. Nabasirye

Academic programmesBachelors Programmes Regular Post-Graduate

degrees

Regional Post-graduate programmes

1. Agriculture: (five options Animal Sc., Agric. Econs., Agric. Extension/Educ. Crop Science and Soil Science)

1. MSc Agriculture Engineering.

1. MSc Plant Breeding and Seed systems,

2. Agricultural Engineering2. MSc Agric. Economics 2. MSc Agricultural and

Applied Economics3. Food Science and Technology

3. MSc Agrib. Management 3. PhD Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

4. Land Use and Management4. MSc Agric. Extension 4. PhD in Agricultural

Extension and Education5. Agricultural Extension

Education 5. MSc Applied Human Nutrition

6. Agricultural and Rural Innovations 6. MSc Food Science and

Technology 7. Agribusiness Management

7. MSc Animal Science 8. Horticulture

8. MSc Crop Science 9. Human Nutrition

9. MSc Soil Science 10. 7 PhD Programmes

Key contributions to training, research and development of the region (last three years)Capacity development Regional center of leadership for Plant Breeding and Biotech.,

Agric.and Applied Econ. and Agric. Extension and Education . Participated in Design of Strengthening Capacity in Agricultural

Research and Development for (SCARDA). Training for DR Congo, and (over 100 students in total).

Research PI Lake Kivu site for SSA Challenge Programme. Leader & Coordinator, East Africa IPM CRSP. Coordinator, Peanut CRSP Over 100 research projects over the last three years. Produced and released varieties and technologies (Soya bean

varieties, Soil testing kits, rhizobia bio-fertilizer)r Over 100 research publications

Outreach and community action

Pioneered farmer field schools in the country. Pioneered action research with farmers and others Strengthening value chains for smallholder farmers via the Link

farmer to market project Developed new processed food products. Reached out to over 3000 small scale farmers Informed policy (polythene bags) Member of boards FARA, NARO, NAADS, ACB

Established modest laboratories for Biotechnology, Biosafety, Tissue culture; and Pilot food processing plant.

Subsidized undergraduate training programs Purchase of vehicles and tractors Expanded University land. Maintained faculty infrastructure. Publications Participation in national and international for a

Agricultural trade shows Awards

To train relevant human resources in an efficient and effective manner to meet development needs;

To realign agricultural research and outreach activities to address national development needs.

To broaden the funding and resource envelope to undertake innovative training, research and outreach activities.

To influence agricultural policy to support investment in agricultural training and research.

To use policy research as an entry point into the policy circles and to influence policy.

To change the way faculty transacts its business to ensure that the external clientele needs and expectation are full-filled.

Strengthening undergraduate and post graduate training and research.

Engagement with Communities to stimulate and promote Agricultural Innovations and Entrepreneurship

Transforming the Faculty of Agriculture into a more efficient unit within Makerere University

Thrust area 1:Strengthening Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training and Research and Outreach ActivitiesObjectives Activities

a.Enhanced capacity to produce high skilled human resource1. Assess the demand for graduates from the faculty of agriculture

for relevance of training, research and outreach activities.2. Review curricula to respond to new and emerging demands3. Retooling staff to better deliver learning using cutting-edge and

more efficient approaches including ICTs 4. Engage alumni and critical stakeholders in training, research and

outreach activities

b.Strengthening in-service capacity building activities for stakeholders, alumni and community.

1. Develop and operationalize a post-training support/ programmes for graduates engaged in agricultural development processes

2. Develop and operationalize MoUs with NARO, government agencies and other institutions to build their capacity and support training and research.

3. Staff secondment and exchange programmes with new universities and other institutions

1.1 To develop and implement high quality agricultural-based training programmes that meet local, regional and international demands in the public and private sector

Thrust area 1: Strengthening Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training and Research and Outreach Activities

Objectives Activities Deliverables1.3 To build R&D capacity and physical infrastructure of MUARIK and integrate it into national agricultural innovation systems

a. Restructure MUARIK for efficiency and effectiveness in

conducting f research.1. Create an efficient

management and operational structure.

2. Revitalize out-of-station research units such as Field schools, demonstration plots and model/technology villages.

3. Partner with the private sector and other stakeholders in technology incubation and commercialization.

b. Upgrade/expand physical infrastructure to support training, research and outreach activities 1. Develop a master plan for

the transformation of MUARIK into a viable research institute linked to the national agricultural research system (NARS).

2. Undertake resource mobilization programme for rehabilitation and R4D.Implement extensive rehabilitation and rationalization of research infrastructure

i. A management and operational structure approved

by the University council by the end of year 1

ii. At least 3 satellite research and outreach units established in different parts in the country.

iii. At least 4 major private companies partner with MUARIK in development and commercialization of their products.

iv. At least 3 demand-driven enterprises established to demonstrate commercial viability of farming

v. A master plan to guide the development of MUARIK into the NARS

vi. Established physical infrastructure in place at MUARIK within four years (modern research and training complex including laboratories, lecture

theatres, offices and irrigation system).

Thrust area 2: Engagement with Communities to stimulate and promote Agricultural Innovations and Entrepreneurship

Objectives Activities Deliverables

2.1 Operationalization of agro- technology incubation for adoption and commercialization of research outputs.

a) Acquire the necessary facilities and infrastructure for incubation

1. Renovate, rehabilitate and equip structures to host incubation plant(s)

a) Establish a framework for incubation and commercialization of research products

1. Take inventory and prioritise technologies and services for incubation from within and outside the Faculty

2. Refine the candidate technologies for patenting

3. Strengthen partnerships and networks with private sector and other actors at national and regional levels

4. Develop management guidelines for the incubation process

5. Build capacity of staff and incubates to support incubation processes

i. One incubation plant for value addition of food products and field sites for commercialisation of new varieties and animal breeds established

ii. At least four value added products developed and commercialised

iii. At least two crop varieties and two animal breeds developed and released

iv. At least 40% of staff trained in the incubation processes involved in value-addition and commercialization activities

v. At least 60% of incubatees trained in incubation processes in value-addition and commercialization activities

vi. The Faculty becomes an active and credible service provider for knowledge and technologies to the farming and agribusiness communities

Thrust area 3: Transforming the Faculty of Agriculture into a more Efficient Unit within Makerere University

Objectives Activities Deliverables

3.1 To restructure departments, research and outreach units for relevance and

efficiency.

a. To review the management and operational structure of all departments, research and outreach units

1. Undertake a management and operational audit of all units and departments

b) Undertake the necessary reforms after the audit.

1. Consolidation of departments including human resources and infrastructure.

2. Rationalization of academic programmes.

3. Expand research and teaching facilities.

i. A management and operational report by end of year 1.

ii. New academic units created and operationalised.

iii. Infrastructure rehabilitated and expanded.

• Lecture theatres, labs, offices.

• Field research facilities.

• Outreach and training facilities.

Thrust area 3:Transforming the Faculty of Agriculture into a more Efficient Unit within Makerere University

Objectives Activities Deliverables3.2

Operationalize the college formation process.

a. Consult prospective faculties and institutes; FFNC, FS, MIENR and FVM and others.

i. Consult leadership of prospective unitsii. Consult members of staff and other

stakeholders

b. Develop an implementation plan for the college formation.

i. Undertake an operational audit for the collegeii. Develop the necessary structure for the

collegeiii. Seek University Council approval of the

college

a. Create the new collegei. Mobilise resources for implementation

ii. Undertake phased implementation of the college

i. A roadmap for creation of the college developed and agreed upon by the university leadership by the end of Year 2

ii. Critical issues for the college formation agreed upon.

iii.An approved implementation plan by end of Year 3.

iv.College created by end of Year 4.

Potential Partners: NARO, Government of Uganda, Overseas Development Agencies, Private sector, Civil society, statutory bodies, farm organizations and

institutions, Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), Multinational organizations, media and communication houses.

Source of funding Own savings. The Faculty of Agriculture will continue to

reallocate a portion of its internal resources as an impetus for change and a catalyst to achieve the goals in the business plan. It will typically relocate about 10 per cent of their annual budgets to priority areas of this Plan.

Government appropriation. Through partnerships with Government of Uganda, the Faculty shall allocate and fund at least up to 20% of the business plan activities.

Development support from Government ODA. The Faculty will build on its good performance record to mobilize funds and others resources to meet 40% of business plan.

Development support from Philanthropic agencies. The Faculty will build on its good performance record to mobilize funds and other resources to meet 30% of business plan.

ACTIVITIES Yr1 Yr2 Yr3 Yr4 Yr5 TOTALS ($)

THRUST AREA 1: STRENGTHENING GRADUATE TRAINING AND RESEARCH

OBJECTIVE 1.1: High quality graduate programmes

1.1.1 Enhanced capacity to produce human resource 174,425 144,425 144,425 144,425 144,425 752,125 1.1.2 Strengthen in-service support to graduates 392,000 436,250 24,000 89,250 24,000 965,500

OBJECTIVE 1.2: Demand driven Research and Development

1.2.1 Strengthening Agricultural Innovations 30,000 35,500 9,000 4,000 4,000 82,500 1.2.2 Strengthen community learning and engagement 47,000 98,000 50,000 52,000 54,000 301,000

OBJECTIVE 1.3. Build R&D capacity and physical infrastructure of MUARIK

1.3.1 Restructure MUARIK for efficiency and effective research 39,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 135,000

1.3.2 Upgrade and expand physical infrastructure for training, research & outreach 510,000 2,090,000 510,000 2,020,000 2,000,000 7,130,000

TOTAL THRUST AREA ONE (Objectives 1.1-1.3) 1,192,425 2,828,175 761,425 2,333,675 2,250,425 9,366,125

THRUST AREA 2: ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITIES FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP

OBJECTIVE 2.1. Operationalization & commercialization of research outputs

2.1.1 Incubation facilities and infrastructure - 200,000 100,000 - 100,000 400,000 2.1.2 Framework for incubation and commercialization 15,000 59,000 50,000 47,000 39,000 210,000

OBJECTIVE 2.2. Enhance knowledge access and utilization by farmers, agribusinesses & agri-service providers

2.2.1 Communication & knowledge management strategy devpt 80,000 55,500 - - - 135,500 2.2.2 Package information & technologies that respond to priority needs 100,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 40,000

260,000 2.2.3 Develop functional partnerships to facilitate engagement and service learning

6,000 5,000 4,000 4,000 4,000

23,000 2.2.4 Establish community learning centers to disseminate information and technologies

52,000 38,000 38,000 30,000 30,000

188,000 2.2.5 Establishing a mgt structure & recruiting full time CAEC staff 3,500 41,400 41,400 41,400 43,400 171,100 2.2.6 Acquire essential equipment and facilities for CAEC 60,400 2,000 2,000 2,300 2,800 69,500 2.2.7 Implement priority skills enhancement short courses 47,000 41,000 30,000 8,000 8,000 134,000

OBJECTIVE 2.3. Promoting entrepreneurship and farming as a business, increasing income generation through commercial production at MUARIK

2.3.1 Reform MUARIK to support commercial agriculture 7,000 5,000 - - - 12,000 2.3.2 Create income generation unit(s) at Kabanyolo and Makerere 137,400 137,400 131,400 131,400 131,400 669,000

TOTAL THRUST AREA TWO (Objectives 2.1-2.3) 508,300 624,300 436,800 304,100 398,600 2,272,100

THRUST AREA 3: TRANSFORMING FA INTO EFFICIENT UNIT WITHIN MAKERERE UNIVERSITYOBJECTIVE 3.1 To restructure departments, research and outreach units for relevance and efficiency

3.1.1 Review the management and operational structure of units 30,000 30,000 - - - 60,000 3.1.2 Undertake necessary reforms after the audit - - 29,500 52,500 35,550 117,550

OBJECTIVE 3.2: Operationalize the college formation process

3.2.1 Consult prospective faculties and institutes - 11,500 66,600 5,000 5,000 88,100 3.2.2 Develop an implementation plan for the college formation - - 45,200 28,000 31,000 104,200 3.2.3. Create the new college - - - 2,231,000 1,280,000 3,511,000

TOTAL THRUST AREA THREE (OBJECTIVES 3.1-3.2) 30,000 41,500 141,300 2,316,500 1,351,550 3,880,850

GRAND TOTAL (THRUST AREAS ONE-THREE) 15,519,075

Strengthening Undergraduate and Postgraduate Training and Research and Outreach Activities Changing the doable first (Teaching on time; Marking on

time; Submitting marks on time) Curriculum review

Engagement with Communities to stimulate and promote Agricultural Innovations and Entrepreneurship: Renewed linkages with MAAIF Ministry of trade tourism and industry.

Restructuring of the Faculty of Agriculture Started initial consultation with FFN and Institute of

Environment. Brained stormed in the Faculty • Components of the proposed College

– Institute of Food Technology and Human Nutrition. Department of Agricultural and Environmental engineering Institute of plant and Agro-ecological Sciences Institute of Agribusiness and Rural Development Institute of animal and Range Sciences. – MUARIK

Staffing Funds availability

Timeliness in follow of funds Un explained budget cuts

Infrastructure Limited lecture space Limited computer numbers Transport Old vehicles

Unfriendly procurement process Inadequate toilet facilities