Tag Archives: Maize farmers

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maize farmers in Luwero district are counting losses following the prolonged drought that has affected their crops. Households in 76 out of 100 parishes in Luwero district are involved in maize growing, according to the Parish Development Model household survey. However, the dry spell has …

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT  | Maize farmers have blamed the government for the current trade standoff between Uganda and the export markets, over alleged poor quality.  The farmers say that the government has either mishandled or neglected its mandate in the value chain, which has seen the food production, processing …