Uganda is growing into a key player in the global vanilla industry. Vanilla is one of the most valuable spices in the world and is in great demand for food, cosmetics, and perfumes. Uganda's rich soils and tropical climate make it a prime location for vanilla...
Uganda’s Meat Sector: Investment Opportunities
Did you know Uganda's meat sector supports more than 60% of the population? It is popular for its growth and potential in the meat sector. With Uganda’s large population and rural economy, the country offers great investment opportunities for local and foreign...
Rice Cultivation: Impacts on Yield and Income in Uganda
Rice is now a crucial crop for Uganda. It is a staple food and a source of income for smallholder farmers. In 2021, rice made up 15% of Uganda's cereal production. It was the second most important cereal crop after maize. Uganda's rice consumption is rising, driven by...
Groundnut farming in Uganda
Groundnut farming is a key agricultural activity in Uganda. It is vital to millions of smallholder farmers' food security, nutrition, and income. Groundnuts, or peanuts, are the country's second most important legume, after beans. Farmers grow groundnuts on about...
Goat farming a tool for economic empowerment
Goat farming is a powerful tool for economic empowerment in Uganda. Goats are raised for meat, milk, and skins, which are all in high demand locally and regionally. Goats are unlike any other form of livestock. They do not require a serious of investment and can be...
The Potential of Sunflower Cultivation in Uganda
Uganda’s agriculture sector contributes 24% of the country's GDP. It employs over 70% of the population. Sunflower cultivation is significant among the many crops grown, especially for oil production. Northern and eastern Uganda, with their favorable climate, have...
Field of Opportunity: Sesame in Uganda
Sesame is one of Uganda's most significant oilseed crops, grown primarily by smallholder farmers. The crop has immense potential to improve livelihoods. Well, mainly because it contributes to food security and increases the country's export earnings. The demand for...
Investment Opportunities in the Agricultural Sector in Uganda
Agriculture is Uganda’s leading economic activity. The country has fertile soils, good weather, and many natural resources. As of now, over 70% of the population depends on agriculture for their income. Agriculture contributes 24% of the total GDP of the nation. In...
The Future of Drought-Tolerant Maize Adoption in Uganda
Do you know that maize production in Uganda increased significantly despite fatal challenges like drought and climate change? And the magic becomes reality by cultivating drought-tolerant maize. If you’re having second thoughts about investing in maize production in...
Uganda’s Banana Industry: A peek into the profitable agriculture business
Uganda has been raising awareness of agricultural investment for quite some time. As a country that relies mostly on its agriculture, every spec of different products is important. With new technologies and cultivation methods, Uganda is slowly rising in banana...
Role of Uganda’s Cassava
Augustine Akuttu wakes up early. The sky is still gray, and the ground is cool under his feet. He walks through his farmland in Amuria, taking slow steps across the red soil. Years ago, this land gave him just enough food for his family. Back then, cassava was simply...
Booming Agri-Startup In Uganda
Sarah gets up early, even before the sun appears. She walks into her small farm in central Uganda and feels the soil with her hands. Last night it rained, and the ground is perfectly nice. She hears a little buzz after feeding her chickens--her phone is illuminated...