Vanilla a growing industry in Uganda

Vanilla a growing industry in Uganda

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...

Groundnut farming in Uganda

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 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

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

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...

Role of Uganda’s Cassava

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

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...