According to World Bank data, agriculture in Uganda contributes 25% of its gross domestic product and provides livelihoods for 70% of the country's population. In recent years, the Ugandan government has made the development of organic agriculture a key factor in achieving self-reliance and the goals of the Poverty Alleviation Action Plan. To this end, the country has formulated relevant strategies and policies to support the development of organic agriculture, continuously improving agricultural productivity and added value.
Uganda has a mild climate and abundant rainfall, with over 80% of the land being high-quality farmland and abundant agricultural resources. The national 5-year development plan and the 2040 long-term plan formulated by the Ugandan government have both identified agriculture as a key development area.
To enhance agricultural productivity, the Ugandan agricultural department has designated different crop planting areas based on the soil and climate conditions of different regions. For example, the eastern region of the country is the largest producer of cassava, sweet potatoes, corn, rice, and millet, the western region is the main producer of rice bananas and beans, and the northern region is the main producer of peanuts, sorghum, and sesame. Ugandan agricultural department officials introduced that the government has refined planting guidelines to enable farmers to choose crop types according to local conditions and increase yields.
The Ugandan government attaches great importance to the development of organic agriculture and plans to make it a business card in the agricultural field. The global consumption of organic products has maintained rapid growth, providing an opportunity for Uganda to develop into an important global supplier of organic products. The government has formulated policies to promote the development of organic agriculture, driving investment in the entire organic agriculture value chain, and bringing huge benefits to Uganda's economy, society, environment, and other aspects.
In recent years, the Ugandan government has attached greater importance to the application of agricultural technology to make up for the shortcomings of weak agricultural infrastructure. The agricultural information service application platform created by Ugandan enterprise "Uganda Light Capital Finance" brings together more than 50 agricultural experts, providing farmers with technologies and knowledge related to increasing production, income, and industrial operation. Farmers can not only learn about soil conditions, food supply, and other information through this platform, but also more conveniently carry out financial services. "The company leader introduced that since its launch in 2019, the platform has benefited more than 20000 farmers.
