The ministry officials, however, stressed that they faced a few challenges as they implemented the NRM manifesto, including lengthy agreements on land acquisition, increased vandalism, activities of artisanal miners, and inadequate funding.
President Museveni has warned against rampant land fragmentation among Ugandans, saying it impedes the four-acre model farming strategy.
While touring...
Bukedi Zonal Training Hub is currently training over 200 youths to acquire skills in carpentry and joinery, building and construction, hairdressing, tailoring and fashion design, shoe making, bakery, and metal fabrication.
Uganda produces between 250 tons and 300 tons of cured vanilla beans annually. In 2021, the country exported 189.180 tons of cured vanilla valued at $21.55 million (about UGX 81 billion) according to Bank of Uganda statistics for 2023, placing her in the 2nd position in Africa.
The shift towards regenerative agriculture in Uganda’s coffee sector is not only beneficial for the environment but also enhances the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, which has offered a promising model for sustainable coffee production that inspires similar efforts across the region.