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What do you think is the biggest worry for a smallholder farmer like Robert Tigarya? Is it the weather or climate change? Pests or diseases destroying his crops? He wakes up every day to tend to his crops. He is hopeful that he will have a good harvest. But what...
Zephaniah dropped out of school at the age of 14 because his family was unable to bear the cost of his education. Decades later, the father of two children now grows tomatoes in a small piece of land. Like his father, he didn’t know how to produce and practice the...
Winfred Kagwa tripled his earnings by producing processed matooke flour. This man from Western Uganda was tired of sharing revenues with middlemen. Bypassing those beneficiaries of his hard-earned money, he directly sells matooke flour to a chain shop in Kampala. Now,...
Ugandan farmers rely on rain-fed crops. With heavy rain comes heaps of pests and insects that tear apart the food crops. In Uganda, Joshua Okonya’s Integrated Pest Management system is how he overcame the Cassava mosaic disease. “Pests don’t discriminate.” It is a...
More than 90% of farms worldwide are run by individuals or families. Besides, these farms depend on family labour. So, nearly all of these farms are only centred on providing food for themselves or the local communities. And they need to use more modern practices like...
Smallholder farmers like Bagonza Amon are producing coffee, cassava, and sweet potatoes, which are all priority commodities in the Agriculture Sector Strategic Plan. The price of their coffee has increased, and he is making an average of 1.5 million UGX each season....
A cup of coffee is a reliable source of staying active and boosts work and thoughts. But do you know where your coffee comes from and how it’s produced? Let us tell you the story of coffee production in a corner of the world. Uganda is one of the top ten producers and...
Uganda is largely self-sufficient in producing food. It produces more food than it needs to feed the people. The fertile land, favourable climate, and a young workforce are leading the country towards food security. However, embracing the concept of becoming a global...
Can you believe that a farmer managed to generate 800% profit just after using a single app? Yes, EzyAgric made it possible and continues to make wonders happen in Uganda. Not only this, but other initiatives are doing similar work in the country. Just like that,...
Uganda’s smallholder farmers are the pipeline of food security for minor communities there. In a country that relies heavily on income from agriculture, every farmer counts. However, the reality is that these smallholder farmers are somewhat neglected in the long run...
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,...