The Economy of Uganda
Farming, Food and the Parish Development Model
Most Ugandans farm small plots for food and income, and government programmes try to raise productivity and market access.
Farming is the main livelihood.
Staples
Bananas (matooke), cassava, maize and beans.
Low yields
Limited fertiliser, poor roads and pests hold back output.
PDM
The Parish Development Model gives funds to parishes to support enterprise groups.
Markets
Better roads and storage would raise farmers’ incomes.
A matooke market
Bunches of green bananas travel to Kampala by truck.
Ignoring post-harvest losses
Much produce spoils before it is sold.
Key takeaways
- Most people farm.
- Yields are low.
- PDM supports local enterprises.
- Markets need improvement.
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