Uganda focuses on avocado and macadamia cultivation

In Uganda, the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Commission has urged the federal government to subsidize the cost of Hass avocado and macadamia seedlings. Chair of the committee, Janet Okori-Moe: "The government should increase the budget and local governments to realize more plant material, capacity building, storage and value addition. Support should also be mobilized for potential growers to implement the project." Okori-Moe also urged the government to set up regional farms and processing centers nearby so that the market is easily accessible and there is less loss from the perishable products. "The Ministry of Agriculture should inspect and certify farms to supply seedlings and establish core farms at the regional level. The government should promote the cultivation of avocado and macadamia because they are in high demand ...