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Banana is one of the major crops that promote food security and household incomes. Most of the banana and its bi-products are consumed domestically. It, therefore, has high potential of creating wealth for farmers in many parts of the country.  How to establish a banana plantation Selecting a site Select deep well-drained loam soil with high humus content. It is important to avoid acidic soils due to a lack of considerable amounts of nutrients. Preparing the field Bananas can be planted on fallowed land or newly established fields. On newly established fields, trees must be cut and some of the debris or obstacles from the forest, burnt. On fallowed land, the field should be simply slashed and left without burning because of the useful organic matter in the soil. A few days after slashing, the grass may be sprayed with herbicides to speed up organic matter breakdown. After cultivation, a couple of weeks should be set aside to allow germination of weed seeds which are the...

The global avocado market seems to be absorbing Hass avocados in a fitting way. Volumes from avocado producing countries are increasing year after year without the prices collapsing. It is a trend that emerging producers like Uganda are keen to cash in on. The avocado industry as a whole has been successful in expanding its market share in other countries in recent years. Hass avocados from Africa are now entering new markets such as China, India and Japan. Uganda has not been left behind as it has recorded a steady climb in its avocado exports since  2012 . In  2019 , Ugandan avicados entered new markets in Russia and Oman. Price of Hass Avocado in Uganda Uganda exports Hass avocados mainly to the European Union (EU) and the Middle East. Smallholder farmers in Uganda have praised Hass avocado as the answer to poverty. Avocado exporters in Uganda currently buy at  US0.13 dollars  (about  UGX450-UGX500 ) per fruit and  US0.6 doll...

Are you an Avocado farmer looking for a Hass avocado farming guide to increase yields in Ugandaa? Is your Hass avocado farm infested with pests and diseases? If yes, this guide will help you create a profitable farming venture. The guide will also help you identify pests, diseases, and the best fertilizer to increase yields by at least 30%. History of Avocado Farming in Uganda Avocados are evergreen trees that thrive best in subtropical and tropical regions. The fruit is also one of the most cultivated species in the world and is native to Mexico and South America. The fruit was introduced to other parts of the world in the 18th -19th century. The scientific name of Avocados is Persea Americana L. Avocados were introduced in Eadr Africs by the Portuguese during the 18th century. By 1939, improved varieties such as the Lula, Nabal, Puebla, and Linda had already been introduced. In Uganda, avocados are grown for the local market, but varieties such as the Hass are produced fo...

In most kitchens, spices are a common feature. One may have an ample collection or simply stock the basics. However, did you know some spices can actually be grown at home? A lot of spices travel long distances before reaching the kitchen, growing spices at home will be the freshest one can get to add delicious flavours to dishes, while practising your hobby and connecting to the growing cycle. Here are the 10 spices one can grow at home. Cumin Cumin has a rich taste, earthy and warm with an edge of citrus. This spice adds instant depth to a dish. Use ground cumin instead of whole seeds in recipes if you want the flavour to diffuse evenly throughout. The common type of cumin has a brown hue but if you want to taste different varieties, with each one offering their own nuances in flavour, plant black, green, or white cumin. How to grow: Sow seeds in loose, fertile soil. Cumin thrives in hot places with a lot of sunlight. Seeds are harvested after the pink or white flowers bloom. Cumin s...