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How profitable is dragon fruit farming in Uganda?

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Dragon fruit farming in Uganda has seen a significant increase in recent years due to the rising demand for the fruit in both local and international markets. However, the number of farmers that have embraced it is still low, primarily due to a lack of information. Currently, it's one of the most expensive fruits that can give a farmer a million within a short time. Dragon fruit varieties There are four main varieties that you can grow in Uganda. Pink dragon fruit Red dragon fruit White dragon fruitful Yellow dragon fruit Cost analysis Here is a cost analysis breakdown for dragon farming.  Land preparation . This may take between Ugx. 500,000 to  Ugx.1,000,000 depending on the size of the farm and the work that is to be done.  Seedlings or cuttings . Dragon fruit seedlings are not cheap and cost between Ugx. 20,000 and Ugx. 40,000 each. Manure, fertilizers, and soil amendments . This may take roughly Ugx. 750,000 to Ugx. 2,000,000. Irrigation . The cost may

Pixie Orange Farming: A Worthy Investment.

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Pixie oranges continue to become very popular among Ugandan consumers. This is because this variety of oranges is a lot sweeter than the ordinary large oranges, juicier and their orange flavour is very sharp. Actually, if you cut a pixie orange in one room, its refreshing smell will be calling someone from the next room. Farmers have realized the huge opportunity arising from the demand and are making efforts to fill the gap. However, the few pixie orange farming activities in Uganda are far from meeting the growing demand within the country and even abroad. Pixie farming areas in Uganda Being a variety of citrus fruits, pixie oranges thrive in hot climatic conditions. Currently, Teso region leads in the production of this fruit, followed by the other Lango, Kasese and West Nile. The hot Cattle corridor is also hot on the trail and gladly, most parts of Central Uganda have woken up to the opportunity even though in very small scales. Grafted trees mature faster Pixie orange

Pests and diseases associated with Avocado fruit

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