Uganda: Onion farmers in Rukiga district face losses due to price drop

Published Oct 7, 2022

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Onion farmers in Uganda's Rukiga district are facing significant losses due to a drastic decrease in onion prices, which has been attributed to the large-scale importation of onions from neighboring countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This influx has saturated the local market, driving down prices from Ugx 4,000 (€1.06) to Ugx 1,500 (€0.40) per kilo and severely impacting the profitability of Ugandan farmers. Additionally, these farmers are grappling with increased costs of raw materials, especially pesticides, which are negatively affecting their productivity.

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Onion farmers in the Rukiga district of Western Uganda blame the sharp price drop on a number of factors, including the massive importation of onions from neighboring countries. Onions in Rukiga district are mainly grown in Karorwa and Nyakasiro areas in Bukinda Sub-county, Ibumba, Kahama and Kahanda in Rwamucucu Sub-county, and Nyakitabire in Muhanga Town Council. According to several farmers, the Ugandan market is importing much more onions from countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This, they say, has affected the local market and led to losses for Ugandan producers: a kilo has fallen from Ugx 4,000 (€1.06) to Ugx 1,500 (€0.40). In addition, the farmers say, a parcel of onions that was previously sold for ...

Source: Uiennieuws