Seed production, breeding and processing are carried out by the companies headquartered in the region. No globally active companies carry out these activities in the country. Nine companies provide extension services in Uganda, and these are predominantly regional companies. Bejo and East-West Seed are the only globally active companies to do so.
What is Uganda’s agricultural sector strategic plan?
The Ugandan government’s latest Agricultural Sector Strategic Plan highlights oil seeds as part of the four strategic commodities expected to lead the transformation of the smallholder sector from subsistence to commercial farming.
What is the National Oil Seeds Project?
The ‘National Oil Seeds Project’ is being co-financed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Ugandan government.
How will a US$30 million loan help Uganda?
A US$30 million loan agreement to Uganda will help improve food security and incomes for more than 120,000 smallholder households in the northern and north-eastern regions engaged in the production and marketing of oil seeds (groundnuts, sunflower, sesame and soy).