THE CHALLENGE
Problem addressed
Coffee wilt disease, Leaf rust, and Red blister
About this technology
Yield potential: (3.9tons of cc/ ha/yr) for shelled coffee
Tolerant to coffee wilt disease
Resistant to leaf rust
Resistant to red blister
Retention by screen (16/64)-12%
Good cup quality-79%
Suitable production eco-system: Low-mid altitudes (Lake Victoria and Lake Albert Crescent) eg districts of Masaka, Mukono, Ibanda, Mityana
28% higher yields than first lot of the 7 CWD-resistant varieties
Performance and benefits
KEY PERFORMANCE3.9tons of cc/ ha/yr
Yield potential: (3.9tons 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