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Agroecological zones in Uganda

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1. Lake Victoria Crescent: This zone is characterized by a humid climate and fertile soils, making it suitable for a variety of crops such as bananas, coffee, and maize.

2. Eastern Agroecological Zone: This zone is characterized by a semi-arid climate and is suitable for crops such as sorghum, millet, and groundnuts.

3. Western Agroecological Zone: This zone is characterized by a highland climate and is suitable for crops such as beans, potatoes, and tea.

4. Northern Agroecological Zone: This zone is characterized by a semi-arid climate and is suitable for crops such as sorghum, millet, and groundnuts.

5. Central Agroecological Zone: This zone is characterized by a tropical climate and is suitable for a variety of crops such as maize, beans, and cassava.

6. Southwestern Agroecological Zone: This zone is characterized by a highland climate and is suitable for crops such as bananas, coffee, and tea.

7. Northeastern Agroecological Zone: This zone is characterized by a semi-arid climate and is suitable for crops such as sorghum, millet, and groundnuts.
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Northern Zone

- Semi-arid zone:
- Annual rainfall: 400-700 mm
- Vegetation: Grasslands, savanna woodlands
- Crops: Sorghum, finger millet, cowpeas
- Arid zone:
- Annual rainfall: <400 mm
- Vegetation: Desert shrubs, grasslands
- Crops: None, mainly grazing

Eastern Zone

- Dry highland zone:
- Annual rainfall: 600-1000 mm
- Vegetation: Grasslands, woodlands
- Crops: Maize, beans, sunflower
- Wet highland zone:
- Annual rainfall: >1000 mm
- Vegetation: Forests, woodlands
- Crops: Coffee, tea, bananas

Central Zone

- Lake Victoria Crescent Zone:
- Annual rainfall: 1000-1500 mm
- Vegetation: Forests, woodlands, grasslands
- Crops: Bananas, cassava, maize, coffee
- Central Cattle Corridor:
- Annual rainfall: 700-1000 mm
- Vegetation: Grasslands, savanna woodlands
- Crops: Maize, beans, cattle

Western Zone

- Western Highlands Zone:
- Annual rainfall: >1000 mm
- Vegetation: Forests, woodlands
- Crops: Coffee, tea, plantains
- Banana-Coffee Zone:
- Annual rainfall: 1200-1500 mm
- Vegetation: Forests, woodlands
- Crops: Bananas, coffee, sugar

Albertine Rift Zone

- Albertine Rift Equatorial Zone:
- Annual rainfall: 1200-1500 mm
- Vegetation: Forests, woodlands, grasslands
- Crops: Coffee, tea, oil palm

Southern Zone

- Tanzanian Border Zone:
- Annual rainfall: 800-1200 mm
- Vegetation: Grasslands, savanna woodlands
- Crops: Maize, sorghum, beans
- North Kivu Highlands:
- Annual rainfall: 1000-1500 mm
- Vegetation: Forests, woodlands
- Crops: Coffee, tea, plantains
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