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Uganda’s Cocoa Industry: A Success Story
Over the past decade, Uganda's cocoa industry has experienced remarkable growth. The country's cocoa production has more than doubled, from 23,000 metric tons in 2013 to 52,000 metric tons in 2024. This growth has made Uganda a major player in the global cocoa market.
Invest in our agriculture, aquaculture: Museveni tells Europeans
President Yoweri Museveni has convinced European investors that the best decision they can take is to tap into Uganda’s growing market while emphasizing the Pear of Africa’s potential in agriculture, aquaculture and environmental sustainability.
Austrian investors target Uganda’s vast carbon potential
A team of investors from Austria has met President Yoweri Museveni to discuss plans of investing in the country’s carbon market.
UAE investment portfolio in Uganda grows to $3b, says PM Nabbanja
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has so far invested in Uganda capital…
Uganda, Chinese construction company sign pact on agriculture mechanisation, post-harvest handling
Uganda’s ministry of agriculture, animal industry, and fisheries has signed Memorandum of Understanding with China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) to improve the country’s agricultural capacity through modern post-harvest handling infrastructure, small-scale irrigation systems, and agricultural mechanisation.
Museveni, AU commissioner discuss upcoming Kampala agricultural summit
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday held discussions with the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Josefa Sacko, as the Pearl of Africa gears up to host the Extraordinary Agricultural Summit of Heads of State and Government in Kampala in January, 2025.
NSSF funded company to market farmers’ produce
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged Uganda to ensure that climate change prevention and mitigation…
Dutch firm develops meat substitute from jackfruit
Jack’s Secret, a Dutch food company operating in both Uganda and the Netherlands, has hired 410 jackfruit trees…
Uganda lists ready investment opportunities in agriculture sector for EU
Uganda has listed a number of ready trade and investment opportunities in the country’s agriculture sector that European…
Hotels to serve organic food at NAM, G77 summits
Ugandan hotels and restaurants have been asked to serve delegates with organic food during the Non- Alignment Movement…