THE CHALLENGE
Problem addressed
Coffee wilt diseases and leaf rust
About this technology
Yield potential (4.87tons of cc/ ha/yr) for shelled coffee
Tolerant to coffee wilt diseases and leaf rust
Retention by screen (16/64)-55%
Good cup quality-80%
Suitable production eco-system: Low-mid altitudes (Lake Victoria and Lake Albert Crescent) eg districts of Masaka, Mukono, Ibanda, Mityana
63% higher yields than first lot of the 7 CWD-resistant varieties
Performance and benefits
KEY PERFORMANCE4.87tons of cc/ ha/yr
Yield potential (4.87tons of cc/ ha/yr) for shelled coffee
Where it is suitable
Agro-ecological zonesLake Victoria and Lake Albert Crescent
DistrictsMasaka, Mukono, Ibanda, Mityana
Target usersFarmers and agribusiness
Value-chain stage