APICULTURE SUB SECTOR IN UGANDA. Presented at the ApiExpo Africa 2014 in the Harare International Conference Centre, Zimbabwe October 2014.

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1 APICULTURE SUB SECTOR IN UGANDA Presented at the ApiExpo Africa 2014 in the Harare International Conference Centre, Zimbabwe October 2014 By: Kangave Alice Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries P. O. Box 102 Entebbe. Tel ,

2 Honey Harvesting

3 Contents 1. Introduction 2.Production and Trade 3.The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation. 4.The Key Actors 5.Achivements 6. Best Practices & lessons learnt 7. Constraints & Challenges for honey bee and bee health 8. Factors contributing to the strengths of the sector 9. Factors contributing to the threats of the sector 10.Plans

4 INTRODUCTION Uganda is a land locked country bordered by Kenya to the East, Sudan to the North, Rwanda to the South and Diplomatic Republic of Congo to the West. Uganda is divided into nine agro-ecological zones, all suitable for beekeeping. Each zone has its unique natural flora and fauna which is expected to produce honey of a specific flavour. The agro-ecological zones include: West Nile Zone Busoga Zone Central Zone

5 Introduction Cont d South Western Zone Rwenzori Zone Midwestern Zone Northern Zone North Eastern Zone Eastern Zone

6 Introduction Cont d

7 Introduction Cont d The Apiculture sector falls under the Division of Entomology in the Department of Livestock Health and Entomology in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) But of recent a Department of Entomology has been put in place which will take care of silk worm, bees and tsetse flies. In the district, the district entomologist have the above mandate

8 The Ministry Structure; Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industries and Fisheries (MAAIF) Directorate of Animal Resources Department of Animal Health Department of Entomology Apiculture

9 Production & Trade In Uganda three hive technologies are used Traditional beehive is used by the majority Kenya Top Bar hive-ktb is the second used Langstroth hive is the third used bee hive Currently Uganda extracts four beehive Products in the order below:1.honey (12,000 MT tradable annually and generates 38.4 million dollars USA) Since 2005 Uganda was listed as one of the third world country to export honey to EU.

10 Kenya Top Bar hives and Traditional hives

11 A LOCAL BEE HIVE

12 And since than Uganda has been implementing the National Residual Monitor Plan for Honey Originating from Uganda. Honey samples are collected and the analysis is done in lab.(chemipher) which is accredited by the E.U commission. 2. Bees wax 720 MT annually generating 5.2 USA dollars (not only 60% is extracted). 3. Propolis: Production for raw propolis not known however the extracted propolis tincture is estimated to be 5,000 Liters annually generating 320,000 US dollars. 4. Bee venom (1 kg for the last 8 Months generating 28,000 US dollars)

13 Other byproducts produced are:1. Honey wine (150,000 liters generating 900,000 US dollars) 2. Lotions/creams 3. Shoe & furniture polish 4. Bakery

14 Honey wine and Honey jars

15 The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organistion Apex body recognised by government of Uganda & mandated by members & stakeholders to coordinate all value chain actors in the apiculture industry 10 years Membership servicing In service Policy engageme nt & advocacy Physical Address Strategic areas Apiculture promotion Plot 76 Buganda Road next to FAO, 256 (0) Institutional strengthening

16 TUNADO The apex body TUNADO coordinates all apiculture sector players. MAAIF works closely with TUNADO and we actually host it. Due to that arrangement, it has been easy for the government to realise growth in the sector. The body has over 250 members who comprise majorly the producers associations and processing companies. The body (TUNADO) organises multi-stakeholders (MSP) platforms which makes it easy to a sharing platform among sector planers on issues of interest. The MSP activities are supported by developmental partners and government (MAAIF).

17 TUNADO In relation to the chosen theme, MAAIF, TUNADO and other apiculture sector players in Uganda, organise a National Honey week every year. As the apiculture community, we are doing all what it takes to convince government and development partners to integrate beekeeping in other cropping system. This is because of their pollination services. And any beekeeping project in Uganda is encouraged to integrates concern for the environment.

20 TUNADO The body has developed un apiculture sector profile that is updated yearly and this provides a direction on sector development and where to invest. It also highlights sector challenges. The body produces quality newsletter full of information and this has eased information dissemination. The body produces annual reports that are shared with government making it ease to harmonise program.

21 Key actors 1. Primary Value Chain actors (beekeepers, associations processors and packers equipment manufacturers) 2. Development partners (Bees for Development, Swiss Contact Uganda, Environmental Alert, Self Help Africa, SNV, FAO, ZOA, and OXFAM, Trias, ICCO,ADB,CARE ) 3.Government institutions (Uganda National Bureau of Standards, Ministry of Trade Cooperatives and Industries, High Institutions of learning, National Agriculture Research Institute) 4.Private Companies (Afroplast, Chemipher, Steel & Tube Private Sector Foundation Uganda).

22 Achievements under the Apiculture sector 1. Draft National Apiculture Policy (It emphasises A vibrant, profitable and sustainable apiculture enterprise. The mission of the policy is to transform apiculture to increase production and marketing of large quantities of quality hive products). 2. The potential importers of Uganda s honey in the EU include: UK, Germany, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Spain.

23 Other achievements cont d 3. The Code of Practice for apiary management and processing (COPs) and Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been developed. 4.A National Beekeeping Training and Extension Manual has been developed and printed. It is available on the Ministry Website 5. The above National Beekeeping Training Manual has been simplified and printed. It is also available on the Ministry Website basic demonstration centres for honey and beeswax has been established in 28 districts.

24 Other achievements cont d District Entomologist have been trained as honey Inspectors 8.The National Research Organisation (NRO) is now conducting research in bee keeping e.g. research on the bee species in Uganda, the bee pest among others 9.Uganda now has Intuitions training bee keeping both at government and private levels for certificates and diploma and degrees Local artist have been training to make standard beehives

25 Best Practices & lessons learnt 1.Strong Umbrella Organization (The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organisation-TUNADO) 2.National and regional apiculture multi-stakeholders platforms 3Use of farmer led extension model to train beekeepers in groups 4.Use of market pull approach as an incentive for production 5.Value addition

26 Lessons Learnt 1.Umbrella organization helps unit beekeepers and rise their voice 2.Steady market provides incentive to increase production 3.Extension and other apiculture services are easy to provide in groups 4.Having a platform to tackle apiculture issues brings harmony and avoids duplication of services 5.Market access is possible with value addition

27 Constraints & Challenges for honey bee and bee health Bee pests and predators Reducing habitant Use of pesticides and insecticides Bee burning (harvesting and bush fires) Low appreciation levels from public about honey bee

29 FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE STRENGTHS OF THE SECTOR Strengths include abundance of natural resources Population free of major disease of colonies so far Human resources Low levels of inputs required Strong multi stakeholders processes at national level Social resources from development agencies Expanding domestic and regional demand from markets Pollination of natural vegetation food and cash crops, as well as opportunities for livelihoods for rural households and revenues for value chain actors.

30 FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE THREATS OF THE SECTOR Loss of habitat for bee colonies due to destruction of forest and natural vegetation and unregulated use of chemical pesticides Increasing trade restrictions for exports from developing countries The global financial crisis in terms of attracting external investments

32 The Current Plans Implement the National Residual Monitoring plan for Honey. Infrastructure support to the Competent Authority Equip Honey Inspectors Policy support and Regulatory Services Monitoring and Evaluation. Data collection

33 LOCAL BEE HIVES

34 A COLONY HANGING IN A ROOM AT BBC,KABAROLE DISTRICT

35 I THANK YOU FOR LISTENING

HOUSEHOLD POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH BEEKEEPING AMONGST UGANDA RURAL WOMEN

HOUSEHOLD POVERTY REDUCTION THROUGH BEEKEEPING AMONGST UGANDA RURAL WOMEN Margaret OGABA Chairperson, Kitgum Women Beekeepers Association (KITWOBEE), P.O.Box 120, Kitgum, UGANDA, c/o E-mail: oxfam.kitgum@wfp.org