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If you’re looking to expand your business in Africa, we might have a few suggestions for you. And, given that the business is in the agricultural sector, organic farming is a go-to choice. But first, we need to know what organic farming is. To start organic farming in...
Are you looking for a sector to invest in that will ensure profitability as well as sustainability? Investing in agro exports in Uganda could be your ideal choice. With its rich agricultural history, fertile lands, and growing global demand for high-quality produce,...
Small-scale farmers in rural Uganda are an important part of the agricultural sector. These farmers frequently face challenges like limited resources, restricted market access, and lower agricultural yields. However, a new approach to agriculture is taking shape, one...
Imagine transforming your agricultural produce into high-value products that fetch premium prices both domestically and globally. That's the power of agro-processing - turning raw crops into processed goods like flour, juices, and preserves. This booming industry is...
Vegetable production in Uganda has received a significant boost over the years. This comes naturally because of the vast farming land inside the country. The soil is fertile, and the environment is favorable not just for vegetables but for farming in general. In the...
Did you know that the chewy pearls in the trendy bubble tea are made from tapioca, which is derived from Cassava roots? Thanks to pop culture, we enjoy this trendy beverage; little do we know that cassava is not just a dessert ingredient but a fundamental and...
A study by IFAD shows that irrigated land accounts for 40% of the world's food production. Uganda is an agriculture-based country with complete dependency on the sector. The country not only provides food from internal cultivation but also exports food and other...
Can you believe that the history of horticulture dates back around 10,000-20,000 years ago! The process started by providing only food, but the concept has changed a lot. And guess where it stands now? Horticulture can be your source of income and a daily need...
When people talk about agriculture in Uganda, it is known that it has nearly 1.5 million coffee farmers. Mogabi Yusuf is one of them. He lives in Nakaseke District, one of the country’s top coffee-growing regions. “Before I became a coffee farmer, I only grew maize,...
Do you know that cotton is accountable for almost 40% of clothing manufacturing? More interestingly, it has been cultivated for over 8,000 years! From soft towels to fresh cotton sheets on your bed, clothes to shoes, cotton marks its presence everywhere. Cotton...
There’s land in the Eastern part of Africa, a land where 70% of the total population is employed in farming, creating their future by partnering with agricultural activities. As you go through the article, someone is probably yielding the crops with a wide smile,...
Mujabi Yusuf’s family, like the one-and-a-half million other families in Uganda, relies heavily on coffee harvesting for their livelihood. However, this wasn’t always the case for Yusuf. Initially, he cultivated other vegetables before venturing into coffee farming....