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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) has called for investment in scientific research and innovation to develop fast-maturing shea nut tree species. It takes approximately 20 to 25 years for shea nut trees to mature and start producing fruits. However, shea nut trees are …

More research and policy guidance needed to improve value chain for non-wood forest products Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Honey, beeswax and shea butter are some of the non-wood forest products with a lot of potential of contributing to nutrition, food security, household incomes and forest conservation in the …