Agriculture

PostBank Uganda has recorded a 24% growth in its agribusiness loan book between 2023 and 2024, reflecting the bank’s robust commitment to transforming Uganda’s agricultural sector. This growth is a...

Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy—employing 64% of the population and contributing up to 50% of the country’s exports. Yet, for many smallholder farmers, accessing affordable credit remains a...

Women Empowering Women : In the heart of Bulubandi, Iganga, a quiet but powerful revolution is happening. It’s not in boardrooms or conference halls—it’s in the hands of young women...

Luweero District: Dfcu Bank in partnership with Vision Group, KLM, Embassy of Netherlands in Uganda, and Koudjis has launched the 11th edition of the Best Farmers Competition under the theme...

Stanbic Bank Uganda has entered into a strategic partnership with the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF), the socio-economic arm of the Buganda Kingdom, to support and transform agricultural livelihoods...

The Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) is establishing farmer-owned and operated “Grain Trade Business Hubs,” or G-Hubs, as comprehensive centers designed to tackle the multifaceted challenges faced by smallholder farmers...

By John Meshach, Commercial Manager, Yara East Africa Agriculture remains the backbone of Uganda’s economy, employing over 70% of the population. However, despite their significant role in the sector, women...

The government of Uganda has secured a substantial 400 billion shillings to procure 44 million vaccines aimed at vaccinating 88 million animals across 146 districts, as part of a targeted...

Recently, the government of Uganda through Makerere university launched the first ever Agricultural Policy Research Centre (APRC) which would serve as a one stop data policy research point on all...

A new coffee processing facility in Mityana district, valued at shs2.3 billion, is set to benefit at least 15,000 households. This initiative, funded by a €600,000 grant from the European...