What are the most profitable fruits to grow in Uganda Today?

1. Hass Avocado fruits

Uganda is one of the few countries that enjoys equatorial climate. Most districts in Uganda receive a minimum of two rainy season. Hass Avocado fruits are highly adapted to different rainfall conditions; however, the rain should be an average of 1,000–1,600mm per annum and well-distributed throughout the year.

Avocado farming in Uganda presents a good opportunity not only for farmers, but a growing population of young people to venture into. The Ugandan market both domestic and export is growing but limited by the production capacity of the current farmers. The most popular variety for the export market is the HASS avocado.

In Uganda, avocado is one of the most consumed fruits that is readily available in the market all year round. Going by the latest statistics, avocado has a fair share among the leading export crops and Ugandaa stands out as a major player in the avocado export market. Locally avocado is sold at the market place from between Ugx. 500 to Ugx.1,000 depending on the size and quality. Avocado trees are very productive and can fruit all year round. At maximum production, a single mature tree can produce 70 to 100 kg of fruits per year. Uganda has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of countries interested in its avocados, these counties are, Russia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Iran and Egypt among others.

2. Passion fruit

If you are looking for a high-value crop that can produce an income in the first year, take a look at passion fruit farming. Passion fruit farming has nearly unlimited possibilities from extended life span exceeding three years after establishment to ability to intercrop.

It doesn’t cost much to start growing passions for profit either — just a few shillings for seedlings and supplies. Demand for passion fruits is set to rise even more, due to changing consumer preferences as Ugandans move from carbonated soft drinks to fresh juices.

Furthermore, brands like Coca-cola, Splash, Oner, Riham are already sourcing various fruits from farmers to tap fresh fruits processing segments. Despite all the interest by fresh drink processors, the supply of this fruit is scarce. This presents an opportunity for you as a farmer.

The crop produces high yields under proper care, for instance, a yield of 50,000kg of passion fruit per hectare has been reported in Uganda. The average price of one kilo of passion fruits is Ugs. 5,000 in various market centres in the country. However, you can can still sell at a higher price through direct marketing. From one hectare, it’s possible to earn over Ugx.50,000,000; an earning that exceeds many other farming enterprises.

Furthermore, the maturity and ripening of the fruits, does not happen at the same time some take three days others one week while others two weeks. This is an advantage, as it will allow you to harvest weekly, and have time to market the produce. Starting as a small grower you will find lots of eager buyers at you neighbourhoods and supermarkets.

3. Macadamia Nuts

According to a research conducted by Bwebajja Fruit Tree Nursery, an acre of land will hold 100 Macadamia trees. This could earn a farmer, going by the present government set minimal returns of Ugx. 3,000 per kilogram of nuts, up to Ugx. 35,000,000 per acre if a farmer harvest 80Kg per tree, depending on farming practices and favorable climate. At the primary harvest, that comes 2 years after transplantation of seedlings, a farmer will fetch between 30kg and 50kg, reckoning on the range and the attention given to the trees. Production will increase with each harvest.

Due to high competition for the macadamia nuts by process and selling companies; most companies supply improved costs to farmers. This year, some firms offered the maximum amount as Ugx. 6,000 per kilogram of nuts, however external market factors forced the costs to drop to a mean of Ugx.3,000 per kilogram.

Macadamia nuts will grow in most areas of the country, however production can vary depending on the number of precipitation, where farmers don’t have any access to irrigation water.

It is vital to consult experts on best varieties for given regions. The well-liked selection is.Beaumont, Cate, and Dorado. These varieties are hardy and adapts well to completely different climates, with improved production throughout the year. Different varieties manufacture doubly a year.

If you would like money from your land, plant Macadamia nuts.

There are other crops you can grow but we have highlighted a few that we think guarantee money in your pocket.

At Bwebajja Fruit Tree Nursery, we have a wide variety of fruit seedlings from which you can choose. Kindly visit our website www.bwebajjafruittree.com or contact us on info@bwebajjafruittree.com 

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