The Uganda Refinery Project is a greenfield oil refinery with a capacity of 60,000 BPD in Uganda, and the associated downstream infrastructure. It will be owned by the selected firm/consortium and the GOU in a 60:40 partnership. Introduction to the Uganda Refinery Project, September 2013.
Can Sesame be produced in Uganda?
Sesame ( Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the most ancient oilseed crops cultivated for its edible oil and uses in food. Sesame seeds are very nutritious and confer health benefits. However, its potential production in Uganda has not been fully realized.
How can agronomic practices improve sesame production in Uganda?
These could boost sesame production in Uganda given the high domestic and global demand for sesame seeds and provide an opportunity to expand sesame production throughout Uganda. Research should focus on how to increase seed yield on farmers¡¯ fields and bridge the yield gap between researchers and farmers while adopting good agronomic practices.
What happened to sesame seed production?
The review revealed the sesame seed production and area harvested generally increased from 1996 to 2007 but significantly decreased between 2008 and 2018. The review also revealed that while the export quantities and values were low, they gradually increased from 2009 to 2016.