Another reason for banning is grain prices soared, partly because of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Uganda has focused on boosting local production to ensure enough supplies and productivity.
How is the Uganda grains market segmented?
The Uganda Grains Market is segmented by Type (Maize, Millet, Rice, and Sorghum). The report includes the Production Analysis (Volume), Consumption Analysis (Value and Volume), Export Analysis (Value and Volume), Import Analysis (Value and Volume), and Price Trend Analysis of each grain mentioned.
What is a grain in Uganda?
Agriculture is one of the most critical sectors of the Ugandan economy. A grain is a small, hard, dry fruit with or without an attached hull layer and is harvested for human or animal consumption. The Uganda Grains Market is segmented by Type (Maize, Millet, Rice, and Sorghum).
Why is maize a staple crop in Uganda?
Maize is one of the staple crops grown in Uganda, providing over 45.0% of the country’s daily calorie consumption., To meet the domestic demand, most farmers grow maize on their farmland. According to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, Uganda’s fertile agricultural land has the potential to feed 200 million people.