Agriculture in Uganda - Wikipedia
A banana platation with clouds above a green mountainous scenery in Western Uganda. Uganda's main food crops have been plantains, bananas, cassava, sweet potatoes, millet, sorghum, corn, beans, and groundnuts.
Uganda - Agricultural Sector - International Trade Administration
Oct 13, 2023 · According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Uganda’s fertile agricultural land has the potential to feed 200 million people. Eighty percent of Uganda’s land is arable but only 35% is being cultivated. In FY 2022/23, agriculture accounted for about 24% of GDP, and 35% of export earnings.
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries – Ministry of ...
Agriculture remains the major source of livelihood in Uganda. According to the Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2016/17, the bigger proportion of the working population is engaged in agriculture, forestry and fishing (65%). Get to know why agriculture is important.
Agriculture in Uganda: Types, Importance, Crops, and Statistics
Nov 17, 2022 · Agricultural farming is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 80% of the population and accounting for almost 30% of the country’s GDP. The sector is, however, faced with many challenges, including high costs of inputs, pests and diseases, land degradation, and climate change.
Making Farming More Productive and Profitable for Ugandan …
Jun 19, 2018 · Since most Ugandans live in rural areas and practice farming, raising agriculture incomes – a centrepiece of Uganda’s National Development Plan – is critical to reducing poverty, boosting prosperity and creating jobs, especially for women and youth.
The majority of households in Uganda are engaged in agriculture About 7 million households in Uganda cultivated land or reared livestock in 2019 (UBOS 2022, Table 2.1).
Uganda - Farm Africa
Farm Africa helps smallholder farmers in Uganda to build their entrepreneurial skills. We offer training in business planning, financial management, marketing and adding value to produce, whether that’s drying and packaging chillies or making cheese from goats’ milk.
Agriculture and Farming Website for Farmers in Uganda | tulimee
Explore a comprehensive website on agriculture and farming in Uganda, offering valuable agri-content, farming techniques, tips, and resources to enhance your agricultural practices.
Farming Up: Uganda’s Agriculture and Food System Can Create …
By 2050, the Bank estimates that about 102 million people will live in Uganda, providing massive opportunities for the country’s agriculture sector and wider agri-food system.
Developing the Agri-Food System for Inclusive Economic Growth…
The government has defined agriculture as a key economic sector in Uganda’s transition into a middle-income country and, in this regard, has emphasized the importance of value addition, commercialization, and building resilience to climate change.