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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

“I harvested my crops due to my own consumption and my family. Then I sell some to get some money. We used to save only for survival and we picked little loans. We didn’t know about digital. Now we can use savings using digital.” Cathy Avako, who is a farmer based in...

Beef production in Uganda is one of the sub-sectors of the Ugandan agriculture sector and has an important role in the economy. Most of the cattle are in the “Cattle Corridor”, a region of central and northeastern Uganda. It’s the right space to rear cattle since...

Agriculture as a sub-sector has always played a crucial role in Uganda's economy. This sector is supporting millions of lives. Recently, a new and promising crop has begun to gain attention: macadamia nuts. Being classified as a luxury crop that few can afford, Uganda...

Uganda is the leading agricultural country in the region. More than 70% of the population is involved in farming. Agriculture is most important for Uganda to move forward in economic security. Still, the role of women in Uganda cannot be underestimated. They engage...

Under the warm African sun, Lake Victoria makes small waves. It's the world's second-largest freshwater lake. You can see local fishermen using their paddles in the lake. This scene is repeated across Uganda's lakes and rivers, which is more than a pretty picture of...