Problems facing livestock farming in Uganda
- Prolonged drought leading to scarcity of pastures is a probleme in Nakasongola, Moroto and so on. This results in the death of cattle.
- Shortage of drinking water in Sembabule, Nakasongola discourage livestock farming.
- Pests and diseases such as Nagana lead to losses by the farmers in Sembabule and others.
- Wild animals like Hyenas and leopards kill livestocks and cause losses to the farmers.
- Limited market for livestock products such as beef and milk.
- Lack of reliable transport and communication network in places like Kotido, Kaabong affect transportation of livestock products to the market centres such as Kampala. This reduces farmers income.
- Limited capital to purchase inputs like improved cattle breeds, pesticides on Singo ranch and others affects expansion of the farms
- Cattle rustling/theft in Moroto, Kaabong lead to losses
- Poor breed animals lead to low yield in Moroto, Kumi, Gulu etc.
- Limited land limit expansion of livestock farming
- Shortage of veterinary and extension services lead to low livestock yields.
- Political insecurity in some parts of the country like Kasese discourage livestock farming.
CATEGORIES General
TAGS Dr. Bbosa Science
