The Uganda Coffee Development Authority seeks sh35 billion for coffee traceability system

Published 2024년 1월 23일

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The Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) is seeking sh35 billion to install a coffee traceability system to comply with European Union regulations, a key requirement for coffee exportation to the EU. Additional funds are also being sought for promoting Uganda's coffee in China and the Middle East, and for constructing a coffee hub in Kyambogo. Despite some parliamentary opposition to these requests, Uganda's coffee exports to Asia increased to 88.5% in December, while exports to Africa slightly decreased. Europe remains the primary destination for Uganda's coffee, holding a 67% share of imports.

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Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) wants sh35 billion for the installation of a coffee traceability system in the financial year 2024/25. Janet Okori-Moe, Chairperson, Parliament’s Agriculture Committee explained to the Parliament budget committee that UCDA is seeking to establish a national traceability system that will ensure compliance among farmers with regulations by European Union, that bars the production of agriculture products like coffee from deforested areas. “The traceability system will register coffee value chain actors (farmers, nursery operators, processors, roasters and exporters). It is one of the key regulations of the European Union for coffee exportation. UCDA requires sh35 billion for establishment of this system but no funds were provided in the budget for 2024/24,” Okori-Moe submitted. Janet Okori-Moe, Chairperson, Parliament’s Agriculture Committee. (Credit: Parliament) However, Dickson Kateshumbwa (Sheema Municipality) queried the request ...

Source: UGNewsVision