Maize research and production in Uganda

Maize (zea mays L.)

Balirwa, Elizabeth K. · 1992

Abstract

originally a New World crop, was introduced in Uganda in 1861 (Sprague, 1987) and by 1900 was already an established crop (Ministry of Agriculture, 1988). The World Bank estimates that there are about 1.3 million ha. of land suitable for maize production in Uganda (World Bank, July 1984 p. 49). (Author abstract)

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Document type: Studies & Literature Reviews
DEC type: Other USAID Supported Study/Document
Geography: Uganda
Subject: Agricultural research
DEC terms: Agricultural researchCrop productionMaizeVarietal research
Sponsoring organization: USAID. Bur. for Africa. Ofc. of Analysis, Research and Technical SupportUSAID. Bur. for Research and Development. Ofc. of Economic and Institutional DevelopmentUSAID. Mission to Uganda
Authoring organization: Makerere University. Faculty of Agriculture and ForestryMichigan State University. Dept. of Agricultural Economics
Language: English

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