Agribusiness
Uganda’s Matooke Farmers Get a New Hope with NARITA 17, a Hybrid Banana Resistant to Major Pests
In Uganda, approximately 75% of farmers cultivate ‘Matooke’ and other banana varieties, covering an estimated 38% of the total cultivated…
Green Gold: Uganda Breaks into Europe’s Avocado Market
(Kampala) – Uganda has sent its first ever shipment of Hass avocados to Spain, a step hailed as a significant…
Uganda’s Tea Prices Reach $1.02 at Mombasa Auction
Uganda’s tea prices at the Mombasa Tea Auction have been holding steady for the past seven weeks, with the latest…
Mayiga Calls on Buganda Coffee Farmers to Hold Amid Push to Scrap UCDA
(Kampala) - Buganda Kingdom Urges Support for Coffee Production Amid Push to Scrap UCDA Charles Peter Mayiga, the Katikkiro (Prime…
Kadaga Slams Uganda’s Coffee Adulteration by Foreign Companies
Uganda's Coffee Faces Repackaging Crisis Despite Uganda’s coffee export growth on the global market, First Deputy Premier and Minister for…
Tea Prices Dive Below $1 in Uganda: Industry Faces Hard Times
In July 2024, Uganda’s tea industry faced a significant challenge as tea prices fell below $1 per kilogramme. This decline…
Arabica Rises, Robusta Falls in Ibanda
Coffee prices in Ibanda district have experienced a notable shift, with Arabica coffee seeing a significant increase while Robusta prices…
