Rice

Generation Food: Youth as innovators of Uganda's food systems
Changing an unsustainable and exclusive food system into an innovative, sustainable and inclusive one driven by youth to build a strong and resilient Mbale and Gulu.
Transforming Northern Uganda into a regional food basket
Empowering smallholder farmers of rice, cassava and soybean to transform Northern Uganda into a food basket for Uganda and its neighbouring countries. Last update (02/05/2022): Kickstarting an ambitious project with the EU to empower communities in Northern Uganda
Strengthening rice sector climate adaptation and mitigation in Uganda
Encouraging sustainable rice production in Eastern and Northern Uganda
East Africa Food Trade project | COMPLETED
Smallholders produce around 80-90% of maize, rice and other staples in East Africa, many are net buyers of staples, with less than a third selling their produce. Through the establishment of Village Stores, organising collective sales and other initiatives, market access of the farmers improved significantly. Last update (22/02/2022): Farmers have been earning 8 million dollars in the past two years
Sustainability as the key to strong and competitive rice markets in Tanzania and Uganda | COMPLETED
Significant business opportunities remain for rice farmers. Future investments must enable smallholder farmers and processors to build their businesses in a sustainable way and to acquire new skills. Last update (22/02/2022): Finding new ways to promote sustainable rice cultivation in covid-19 times
Rice farmers in Iringa step up their climate smart agriculture game | COMPLETED
Climate change is a challenge for farmers around the world. This is no different for rice farmers in Iringa, Tanzania. Climate smart agriculture is the future; it is sustainable and profitable.

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