IMPROVING THE "SERVICE MARKET" WITHIN THE OILSEEDS SECTOR Godfrey Omony OSSUP Facilitator Gulu Hub
Background Oilseed sector Traditional oilseed crops: groundnuts, sesame, soybean and sunflower Oil seed subsector characterized by high transaction costs, high cost of inputs and outputs cf. Soybean at farm gate and soybean in Mombasa. Highest interest rates compared to the regional neighbors. Adversarial relationships Spot marketing Results; Uncompetitive in the region
OSSUP background Oilseed sub sector platform (OSSUP) launched the oilseed multi stakeholder processes (supported by AgriProFocus) IN 2007 Since then regional platforms facilitated by SNV, 2009: policy dialogue, learning events IFAD/VODP, 2010: Mt Meru, enters the processing industry till : SNV-IFAD 5-year partnership agreement is signed
Why OSSUP To provide a neutral platform for public dialogue, information sharing, and coordinated actions in developing oilseeds subsector. This phase of OSSUP ( ) is promoting competitiveness and inclusive business growth in oilseeds subsector. Focus is on empowering and including smallholders into market opportunities provided by lead firms and SMEs.
How we get there? OSSUP B2B linkages Supporting access to services & commodities Linkages to Finance & Investments Innovation & Technology Upgrade Advocacy Information sharing
Key OSSUP Achievements Facts and figures about the sub sector are being generated (Piloted farmer registry in Oyam district)-300 Farmers registered. Rural Information system developed for farmers esp. DFAs like Moyo, Apef Nebbi. Capacity strengthening services in Export Advisory Services by CBI. 12 Companies audited and in the program OSSUP has prioritized the vegetable oil sub-sector challenges for redress e.g. National Seed Production Policy Framework discussed and validated. Project Steering Committee member for VODP2 Business relationships e.g. Producers (10,000)and Equator Seeds Ltd (4100kgs of Soybean sold and 7436 kgs of Soybean )in Lira and (900 kgs sesame II foundation seed)West Nile Hubs, Exporter and farmers Gulu and Lira, and processors and Farmers in Mbale Hub. Drafted the oilseed subsector dashboard and indicators for annual sector performance review of the oilseed sub-sector information sharing and communication
Opportunities Platform for lobbying and policy advocacy Access to both food and feed markets e.g. regionally and EU Farmer registry Sustainability/synergies- ATAS, VODP2, EXPORTERS, MILLERS Cooperatives and commercial farmers’ willingness to partner with seed companies, exporters, millers and research stations
OSSUP Facilitators Virtuous Springs Ltd, from Gulu Agency For Sustainable Rural Transformation (AFSRT), from Lira JP Management & Training Consultants Ltd, from Arua CARD Uganda, from Mbale
dashboard Layer 1 and 2 Whole ugandaLira hub Eastern Uganda hub West Nile hubGulu hub Sunflower Sesame soya Draft dashboard and indicators
dashboard (A)Macro economic environment, policies and regulations (A)Pre-production and input supply (A)Production (A)Post-production and trade of raw material (A)Processing (G)Distribution of vegetable oil (H)Facilitating services a Value chain financing services b Extension and information c Representation and collective action d Research and development
OSSUP Facilitators Virtuous Springs Ltd, from Gulu Agency For Sustainable Rural Transformation (AFSRT), from Lira JP Management & Training Consultants Ltd, from Arua CARD Uganda, from Mbale
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