THRAIF celebrates a significant success in a new research project, titled SAVIOR—Strengthening Avocado Value Chain for Resilient Climate-Smart Agriculture in Uganda’s Mountainous Regions. This SAVIOR project is indeed an agricultural initiative aimed at studying the best ways to boost avocado agri-food systems in the country’s mountainous regions to catalyse adaptation to climate change.
Led in partnership with Kyambogo University, Uganda Martyrs University, and the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (MAAIF), the SAVIOR project promises to bring positive change to farmers in the Rwenzori and Mount Elgon areas. It will focus on generating knowledge from farm to fork: determining the agroecological optimisation of production on the farm, studying the economic viability along the value chain, and the elements of leaving no one behind in this venture.
Among other things, the research explores more effective methods for planting, managing pests, and marketing avocados, which are becoming increasingly important for local incomes and export opportunities. These improvements come at a critical time, as changing weather patterns have made traditional farming methods less reliable in the highlands. This includes helping smallholder farmers grow avocados using climate-smart methods that protect both crops and the environment. Hence, the project will not only improve yields but also increase resilience against climate change, offering farmers more stable livelihoods.
Plans are now underway for an official award ceremony and public launch. More details are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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