As millers rush to import 6.6 million bags of cheap maize from Uganda, farmers in Rift Valley are stranded with their harvest after the Ministry of Agriculture scaled down purchases, the Daily Nation reports. Farmers now say cross-border trade in cereals is hurting them while favouring millers. They have petitioned
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Sudhir To Acquire 9 Square Miles Of Land To Grow More Flowers
Uganda’s richest man Sudhir Ruparelia is set to expand his investments in the growth and exportation of flowers and vegetables. Sources told Business Focus that on Saturday Sudhir visited Baale village in Kayunga District where he is set to “acquire about 9 square miles of land” to expand his floriculture
Read MorePresident Yoweri Museveni has revealed how he earns Shs64m from half an acre. “I encourage all of you to Invest in fish farming. I get Shs.64 million from four fish ponds at my farm in Kawumu in half an acre. If we don’t utilize our resources, we are denying God’s
Read MoreBig Opportunity: How To Earn Profitably From Greenhouse Farming
Do you have a small piece of land and want to put it to better use? Do you want to earn from farming throughout the year? Green house farming is the answer. A greenhouse is a structure with walls and roof made essentially of transparent material, such as glass, in
Read MoreThe President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has made a strong case for increased American and global investments to help unlock Africa’s agriculture potential. He made the remarks as the Distinguished Guest Speaker, at the USDA’s 94th Agriculture Outlook Forum in Virginia on Thursday, on the
Read MoreHere Is What You Need To Know About The March-May Rainy Season
The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) on February 20, 2018 released Uganda’s seasonal climate outlook for March to May of this year. March to May (MAM) constitutes the first major rainfall season in Uganda. During the 48th Climate Outlook Forum for the Greater Horn of Africa held in Mombasa, Kenya
Read MoreMatooke (bananas) is a staple food for many Ugandans. It has become a food of all seasons that you can't find a traditional ceremony without banana part of the menu. Matooke is also included on the menu of many big hotels in Uganda. In simple terms, there is ready market
Read MoreThe Government of Uganda is set to lose Shs100bhn so far invested in tea growing project in Kigezi sub region, Buhweiju and Kabarole district. This is because the area is not suitable for tea growing, says Auditor General’s Report for 2017. The rot in the project was exposed after John
Read MoreUganda’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Elioda Tumwesigye has said Uganda should embrace science and innovation for faster economic transformation of Uganda. Tumwesigye said it is surprising that Uganda and other African countries are still debating Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) yet countries like America had the debate many years
Read MoreThere are many agribusiness enterprises you can embark on to become a millionaire. Goat farming is one of them. Grace Bwogi, 38, is one of the successful goat farmers in the country promoting the business of goat farming in Uganda in order to beat the demand which is currently outstripping
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