Several crop production locations have reported receiving rainfall prompting planting of the first season crop. Some areas have not received enough rain, however, farmers have gone ahead to prepare and also plant especially maize and
Planting commences as grain price escalates | Week 12, 2022 Read More »
This week, food commodity prices increased after other basic items. Less supply was registered for maize grain in all markets. This scarcity led to a resultant increment in the maize grain price countrywide. In Kampala,
Commodity prices soar amidst scarcity | Week 11, 2022 Read More »
The maize grain price increased in most major markets due to scarcity. As indicated in the February/March Metrological report, the rains are expected and preparations for planting the first season crop is underway countrywide. Maize
Maize grain scarce, price increases | Week 10, 2022 Read More »
The central market in Kampala received freshly harvested beans from Kasese. The quality is not very good like it usually is from this location during the year. Fresh beans are expected on the market from
Freshly harvested beans expected | Week 09, 2022 Read More »
Less maize grain is finding its way to main markets. Transit traders in the business noted that the maize grain price was increasing due to several factors. The rising fuel price has significantly increased the
Low demand for grain as commodity prices increase | Week 08, 2022 Read More »
In our first issue this year, we write about piggery production and the major challenges faced by subsistence farmers. We specifically focus on production and disease management, with a special emphasis on African swine fever
Piggery Farming – Why are farmers silent! Read More »
A number of transit traders turned up at Busia border produce market demanding for maize grain. An estimated 2,000Mt of maize grain were purchased at this market daily. The flow of maize from Uganda to
Huge demand for maize grain at Busia regional border market | Week 05, 2022 Read More »
Brisk maize trading was reported this week, at the Busia Border Grain Trading hub. An estimated 1400-1500MT were reported daily crossing from the Ugandan side both formally and informally, maize was delivered mainly from Hoima,
Maize trading up again at Busia produce border market | Week 04, 2022 Read More »
Harvesting maize grain continues in the western region particularly, Kamwenge, Kibaale, Kakumiro, Kyankwanzi, Kassanda, Hoima and Masindi. Demand for maize was gradually increasing leading to rising grain price. Maize was purchased at Ugx.650-670/kg farm-gate price
Maize from West Uganda spots higher price at Busia Produce hub | Week 03, 2022 Read More »
In Kampala produce markets there was an increase in all beans market prices particularly Large Nambale from Ugx.1700-1800/kg to Ugx.1900-2000/kg wholesale price. Short Nambale beans increased from the previous week’s price of Ugx.2000/kg to Ugx.2100-2200/kg
Beans price on the rise | Week 02, 2022 Read More »
