Free Access | 2024-04-12

State of Uganda’s Maize Industry

Authors/Editors: Mildred Barungi (PhD)

Abstract:

Maize is one of the most important cereal crops in Uganda. It is part of the 12 agricultural commodities that Government considers to have the potential to remarkably contribute to increasing rural incomes and improving livelihoods, and food and nutrition security.1 Maize doubles both as a cash and food crop for most smallholder farmers. In addition, it is a major ingredient in poultry and livestock feeds. In terms of food and nutrition security, maize compares favourably with root and tuber crops as an energy source because it contains large quantities of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and fats in the kernels.