🇺🇬 Agricultural News — Uganda

Current, verified agricultural developments for this country.

Uganda’s October 2026 rainfall outlook highlights flood and waterlogging risks

Uganda’s Ministry of Water and Environment issued an October rainfall outlook noting that enhanced October–December rainfall could increase flooding, waterlogging and landslide risks in vulnerable areas. Farmers should use local forecasts and drainage precautions when planning field operations.

Source: Uganda Ministry of Water and Environment, Department of Meteorological Services · Verified: 2026-10-15

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Uganda launches landmark REDD+ results-based payment project

Uganda launched a Green Climate Fund project that will reinvest verified-emission-reduction payments in landscape restoration, sustainable land management, agroforestry, resilient livelihoods and stronger climate systems.

Source: FAO · Verified: 2026-10-07

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Uganda launches Green Roots Women’s Farm Labs to support women-led green enterprises

FAO and Uganda's Ministry of Gender launched a two-year initiative to connect women-led micro-enterprises with finance, markets, technology and business-development services.

Source: FAO · Verified: 2026-10-07

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EU-funded FOSTER project supports food security and resilience in Karamoja

The EUR5 million FOSTER project supported 16,000 households and more than 80,000 people, combining Farmer Field Schools, productive assets, grants, finance links, climate information and water infrastructure.

Source: FAO · Verified: 2026-10-07

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AfDB approves $140 million programme for Uganda irrigation and agro-industrialisation

The programme expands climate-resilient irrigation and supports certified seeds, soil restoration, livestock services, storage, cold chains, finance and agricultural enterprise development in Bunyoro.

Source: African Development Bank · Verified: 2026-10-07

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Uganda begins its first export of canned pineapple to China

Uganda's first commercial canned-pineapple export to China linked more than 1,500 smallholder farmers to a processing market and marked progress in agro-processing and value addition.

Source: FAO · Verified: 2026-10-07

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