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The vegetables and fruit sector in Uganda: Competitiveness, investment and trade options

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    Abstract

    The study assess the competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable sector and suggests specific recommendations for further development. It also provides insights in market, trade and investment opportunities. A focus is applied to a limited number of crop specific case studies. In Uganda the production of fruit and vegetable is gaining importance. Despite agricultural practices being weak, farmers in Uganda can make a reasonable profit margin from their farm plots. In addition, key performances indicators of Uganda compared with Kenya show that most products for the domestic and regional markets are very competitive in terms of quality, price and yield.
    Original languageEnglish
    Place of PublicationWageningen
    PublisherWageningen Economic Research
    Number of pages79
    ISBN (Electronic)9789463952033
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 2019

    Publication series

    NameWageningen Economic Research report
    No.2019-117

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
      SDG 2 Zero Hunger

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