Makerere University Talks Sustainability, Productivity and Ugandan Coffee Farmer Livelihood Improvement
Contributor : Sara Lamsili, Jnr Project Communication Manager
06 March 2025, Uganda: Our staff recently had the opportunity to interview Godfrey Taulya with Makerere University about its role within the on-going project on Uplifting Income and Climate Resilience in Biodiverse Ugandan Smallholder Coffee Systems, also known as its abbreviated name, the Uganda Carbon and Coffee Project (UCCP).
Can you introduce yourself and your role at Makerere University?
Thank you for this opportunity to participate in this interview. My name is Godfrey Taulya, and I work as a lecturer in the Department of Soil Science and Land Use Management under the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.
UCCP is divided into four research components and Makerere University plays a particularly large role in Component 4. What is the main vision this research area, and how does it align with the broader goals of the Uganda Coffee Carbon Project?
Component 4 aims to support knowledge-based agronomic management decision-making and promote improved crop management practices that enhance productivity without compromising soil health. This is achieved by leveraging positive interactions, often referred to as synergies, while managing negative interactions, known as trade-offs. These interactions occur across various farm components over time and space, ultimately improving the use efficiency of resources available to the farmer.
In summary, Component 4 directly contributes to the broader goal of UCCP, which seeks to sustainably improve coffee farmers’ livelihoods and resilience to climate and market shocks. The project focuses on increasing farmers’ income through diversified coffee-based production systems, allowing them to generate multiple income streams while maintaining soil and environmental health. By enhancing decision-making in agronomic practices and ensuring that these best practices are effectively scaled, farmers will be better equipped to achieve higher productivity and long-term sustainability.
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