Indigenous vegetables form a significant part of the local vegetable diet and are deeply interwoven with local customs and beliefs. While the precise origin of most indigenous vegetables is unknown, many of the indigenous vegetables can be found in other parts of Africa suggesting that such vegetables may be of African origin.
How big is the edible oil market in Uganda?
Get in touch with us. We are happy to help. The Edible Oils market in Uganda is projected to grow by 11.17% (2023-2028) resulting in a market volume of US$0.73bn in 2028.
Where is oil found in Uganda?
Oil has been detected in the Albertine Graben, covering 23,000 km 2 in the Western Rift Valley along Uganda¡¯s Border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. This is the most prospective basin in Uganda. Two other basins, Hoima basin and Lake Kyoga basins, are still under investigation.
What is the Diet of a rural person in Uganda?
The diet of average rural dwellers in Uganda is known to be deficient in proteins, iron, calcium, vitamins B and C, riboflavin and often iodine. All these nutrients can be obtained largely from locally available vegetables (Rubaihayo et al., 2003). Vegetable production also employs many people in various value chains of production. … …