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1. Name of the Organization Organization NEEM TREE PROMOTION and CONSERVATION PROJECT 1. Name of the Organization Organization NEEM TREE PROMOTION AND CONSERVATION PROJECT 2. Address of the P. O Box 1040 Mbale Uganda East Africa Organization Cell No.+256773087762 Email: [email protected] 3. Contact person address Mr. KALELE RONALD Chairman/Project Director. BSc & MSc Environmental Science 4. Legal status of the Collaboration with IECDAA organization Registered under The Republic of Uganda The companies Act (CAP 110) The company limited by Guarantee and not having a share capital 5. Banking Details BANK OF AFRICA UGANDA LTD ACOUNT NUMMER: 03767400001 SWIFT CODE or IBAN is AFRIUGKA ACCOUNT NAME: RONALD KALELE 6. Proposal Starting date March, 2014 Background Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss. Meliaceae) is thought to have originated in Assam and Myanmar where it is common throughout the central dry zone and the Siwalik hills .However, the exact origin is uncertain and some authors suggest it is native to the dry forest of south and south-east Asia, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and In the 19th century, neem was introduced by Indian immigrants to the Caribbean (i.e. Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Barbados), to South America and the South Pacific .The cultivation of neem spread to Africa in the 1920’s when it was introduced to Ghana, Nigeria and the Sudan, and the species is now well established in more than 30 countries. Neem can grow in tropical and subtropical regions with semi-arid to humid climates. Neem will typically experience a mean annual rainfall of 450-1200 mm, mean temperatures of 25-35ºC and grow at altitudes up to 800 metres above sea level. The species is drought-tolerant, and thrives in many of the drier areas of the world. There is, therefore, considerable interest in neem as a means to prevent the spread of deserts and ameliorate desert environments, e.g. Sub-Saharan Africa. Neem has been used as a pesticide throughout southern Asia for over 2000 years. Neem products are cheap, easy to prepare, nonhazardous and low-cost alternatives to agrochemicals. Neem extracts have been compared with commercial pesticides on various crop pests where they have been found to be efficacious, and equally or more cost effective. There is evidence to suggest, however, that neem is not being exploited to its full potential by farmers, both in sub-Saharan Africa. This one of the reasons we want to promote and conserve this useful tree species in Eastern part of Uganda. Product Application Neem has been used for thousands of years as a homeopathic cosmetic and health aid with both traditional and scientifically proven antibacterial, antiviral, anticancer, ant malarial, contraceptive, and dermatological applications In addition, neem can be used as a natural soil amendment or biopesticide to maintain agricultural yields with fewer synthetic inputs, in water and land remediation, for timber, for nutrition, as well as in various industrial processes .The neem tree is useful in many contexts; notably each of its parts is also useful: bark, wood, leaf, flower, fruit and seed kernel Neem is a promising natural resource for impacting the state of the world’s agriculture and health, with research suggesting powerful biopesticide and soil quality applications in addition to cutting edge anticarcinogenic activities, water quality remediation, and malarial vector disruption, contraceptive effects in addition to basic dental, fever, and skin applications Other product applications in agriculture include; Bio-pesticides are usually less toxic than conventional chemical pesticides. They affect only the target pest. Bio-pesticides are effective in very small quantities and decompose quickly, thereby resulting in lower exposures and avoiding pollution problems. Bio-pesticides leave less / no residues in water, soil and organic materials on which it is used. When used as a component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, bio- pesticides can greatly decrease the use of conventional chemical pesticides, while crop yields remain high. The potential for conservation and promotion of neem tree species in Eastern Uganda (Budaka District) There is increasing awareness of bio-pesticides amongst farmers and its benefits, with the various Government agencies promoting use of bio-pesticides in the world. Neem tree, the basic raw material for Neem oil, finds multitude uses spanning from health care to animal care and from medicines to agriculture. The backlash of chemical pesticide products has driven the demand for natural products, which do not have any side effects and are eco friendly in nature. The growing need and demand for environmental friendly products has further boosted the demand for bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides. Chemical pesticides have many side effects and are harmful to environment and all living organisms. Increasing awareness of people about environmental and health aspects has led towards the increased use of eco friendly bio-pesticides. MAIN AIMS OF THE PROJECT: To Introduce and conserve Neem tree species in eastern part of Uganda To promote integrated organic nature based cultivation medicinal herbal plants(neem tree and ensure Bio fertilizer, Bio pesticide, Bio nutrient and Socio Economic Development of farmers with sustainable Agriculture in Kamonkoli Budaka district eastern part of Uganda SPECIFIC AIM OF THE PROJECT: To enhance the Awareness of Farmers, Youth and women on sustainable agriculture based Organic Cultivation and Promotion of Medicinal Herbal Plants (neem tree), environmental protection and Bio Diversity conservation in Kamonkoli Sub county Budaka district eastern part of Uganda. To contribute on reducing carbon from the atmosphere as these trees will act as carbon sinks To obtain 1 hectare of land to plant and conserve neem tree species To inform the local community on the importance of having Medicinal trees To plant 100 trees of neem trees To treat weeds and storm water erosion To obtain grant funding To share information with other natural resource management organizations (especially species conservation) via reports, meetings, email networks and newsletters. To eradicate mosquitoes using Bio pesticide from neem trees (Mosquitoes cause malaria know to be number one killer in Africa). TARGET POPULATION OF THE PROJECT: Local farmers, Youth and whole community of Kamonkoli Sub county Budaka District TARGETTED AREA: Kamonkoli Sub-county Budaka district eastern part of Uganda, the knowledge of Neem tree is not yet fully exploited and few trees of neem species are seen, the existing few are cut for charcoal and making bricks. Yet the Residual toxicity of Pesticides, chemical fungicides continue to be carried into human system and cattle system through Food Fodder respectively even the mother milk is also getting contaminated with there harmful residuals and then chain continues to the new bone babies and the communities are also consuming these and their side effects have began to surface. So in order to avoid NEED OF THE PROJECT AND JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT: In Budaka District the excessive use of Chemical fertilizer sympathetic chemical fertilizers, Herbicides Pesticides and fungicides is likely to lead to the following problems. i) All beneficial Soil Micro Organisms are destroyed. ii) The earth works are killed. iii) Frequent change occurred in soil PH condition. iv) If contaminates under ground water and streams & Sea water also. v) If kills the Beneficial insects of natural Eco system. vi) Contaminates the air and water. vii) The residual pesticides in our food cause cancer and other Health Problems. The promotion of uses and conservation of neem tree species can overcome all these problems especially with integrated Agriculture in Budaka District Eastern Part of Uganda Specifically, the project will assist at least 100 farmers and their households to: a) Access Neem tree seedlings. b) Adopt appropriate agricultural technologies and farming practices (including techniques for sustainable soil and water management, integrated pest management, weed control etc) using organic fertilisers derived from Neem tree species c) Access credit to buy basic farming tools and equipment (including spray pumps, watering cans, etc) and improved storage equipment and facilities (including refrigerators); d) Undergo training in sustainable agricultural practices (including making of organic fertilizers) Timetable The project will be implemented for a period of 18 months (March 2014-September 2015). Major undertakings will include the following: i. Community Mobilisation and Identify at least 100 Beneficiaries to participate in the project (March 2014) ii. Establishment of operational office and a Community Project Committee to oversee and sanction the project (March-April 2014) iii. Carry out major sensitisation and training including sensitisation seminar for Local council leaders in Kamonkoli; and an orientation workshop for beneficiaries (March- April 2014) and Preparation and dissemination of at least 2,000 awareness materials. iv. Organise beneficiaries into 3 groups and further train them in group dynamics v. Purchase and distribute planting materials (March-June 2014) as well as basic farming equipment vi. Field extension advice and support to establish gardens including a demonstration plot for out reach purposes(March-Sept 2015) vii. Identifying and training of 5 local volunteers/facilitators and place them on the job training (June 2014) viii. Training of beneficiaries in best and functions of Neem tree species (June- Nov 2014) ix. Identify potential
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