In a strategic move to professionalise Uganda’s primary economic engine, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has officially launched three pivotal statutory instruments designed to anchor the sector’s growth through the end of the decade. Presided over…
Uganda has officially reclaimed its throne as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, marking a historic year of growth that has sent ripples through the global commodity markets. Latest reports from the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) indicate that for the year ending…
Uganda has launched a major economic diplomacy push in the Middle East, showcasing the “Naturally Uganda, Naturally Organic” brand at the prestigious Organic and Natural Expo in Dubai. This initiative, driven by the Uganda Mission in the United Arab Emirates…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is actively focused on optimising its institutional capacity to enhance service delivery and reinforce its sector workforce. This commitment was highlighted on Friday by a high-level visit from the Minister of…
The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Pearl Bank and other partners, has launched a decisive, systemic initiative to safeguard its massive livestock industry and protect the millions of households relying on it…
In a significant step toward regional integration and economic prosperity, a delegation of senators from the Kenyan National Agriculture Committee visited Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) in Entebbe on Tuesday this week. The high-level visit was…
A dark shadow of disease control is being cast over livestock farmers in Western Uganda ahead of this year’s festive season following an outbreak of anthrax in the region. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has activated…
Uganda has achieved significant international recognition at the prestigious World Food Forum’s (WFF) flagship event in Rome, Italy, where the country was honoured as an outstanding global leader in the implementation of the South-South Cooperation Project. The award, announced during…
Uganda’s poultry sector is emerging as a powerful engine for national development, moving beyond subsistence farming to become a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, job creation, and food security. This was the central message delivered by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal…
Maize is more than just a crop in Uganda; it is the cornerstone of food security, rural livelihoods, and a key driver of the national economy. The nation’s progress in safeguarding this essential staple against climatic and biological threats is…
Uganda’s livestock sub-sector has taken a significant step toward modernisation and commercialisation with the official reception of the Jianzhou big-ear goats from China, which were unveiled by Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the State Minister for Animal Industry, at the National Animal…
Uganda’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, is set for a major transformation through enhanced collaboration with the United Kingdom. At the inaugural UK-Uganda Agro-Industrialisation Forum held in Kampala on Wednesday, government officials, businesses, and development partners from both…
Ugandan coffee farmers are no strangers to the volatile global market. Prices rise and fall, but as the recent rebound shows, there are proactive steps farmers can take to mitigate the effects of this instability. According to Hon. Frank Tumwebaze,…
Uganda has officially emerged as Africa’s leading coffee exporter, achieving a remarkable milestone by surpassing Ethiopia with a record 47,606.7 tonnes (equivalent to 793,445 60kg bags) shipped in May 2025, despite the current global price fluctuations. This historic achievement is…
The Uganda Agrifood Systems Investment and Financing Conference, held June 25-26, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, underscored a vital fact: achieving food security and driving economic growth in Africa is inextricably linked to the full inclusion of women. During…