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From a drama group to a community seed production association: experiences of the Bakusekamajja Women’s Group in Uganda G. Bakaira, A. Kaita, M. Isabirye, M. Musoke, F. Kagweri From a humble beginning as a drama group, the Bakusekamajja Women’s Group now stands as a registered non-governmental organization spearheading community seed production among other activities. The group started with seed production of only one open-pollinated variety, Longe 1, after receiving training in 2000 under the Rockefeller-funded seed project covering Uganda and eastern Kenya. In 2003/04, they produced 108 tonnes of seed of two open-pollinated varieties, Longe 1 and Longe 5; they sold 48% locally to surrounding farmers and the balance as contract farmers to private seed companies. The group also participates in other activities like promoting and selling agricultural inputs, particularly fertilizers, growing vegetables, and producing milk through its heifer project. |