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...

Did you know Uganda is known for its coffee and tea? But now they are making waves with Hass avocados and macadamia nuts! These are not just ordinary plants. They represent an uplift in the lives of farmers and the country's economy.  Can you imagine this: under the...

Picture yourself being surrounded by gently rolling greens and the smell of fresh tea in the air. This is the heart of Uganda’s tea country, where generations of farmers have started from seeds to transform tea into one of the country’s major exports.  Here, the tea...

Robert Tigarya, the 30-year-old, is a proud owner of a small farm in his birthplace, Lulyambuzi Village. While others pursued white-collar jobs in the city, he made up his mind about farming. After spending 6 difficult years to see the light of hope, he became the...

Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, heavily relies on agriculture in this modern era of technology. Do you know that over 70% of people employed in the country are directly connected to agriculture? The number is huge and so is the size of Uganda’s agriculture-based...

Uganda's meat industry is an important part of its agricultural sector. It provides livelihoods for millions of Ugandans. The meat industry contributes to the country's food security and nutrition. As the population continues to rise, the demand for high-quality meat...