The core aim of this briefing note is to answer the question, “Is sugarcane growing associated with household food insecurity – and perhaps even causes it?” The study relied mainly on primary data collected from the sugarcane-growing sub-regions of Buganda, Busoga and Bunyoro. Food security is measured using…
The study analyses the relationship between households’ participation in sugarcane production and food security in Uganda’s major producing subregions of Buganda, Busoga and Bunyoro. Using primary data collected from 1,771 households and group discussions, the study uses three different measures of food security: — Household Food Insecurity Access…
On 5th October 2023, EPRC organized a Stakeholder’s Planning Workshop for the Development of The Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) For the Sugar Sub-Sector. It aimed to introduce stakeholders to the RIA process, gather input on issues, identify a technical working group, and refine the roadmap. The workshop featured…
On September 26, 2023, EPRC organized the 11th Annual National Forum on Agriculture and Food Security with the theme "Sugarcane-Food Security Paradox in Uganda: Actions for Sustainability." The overall objective of the Forum was to stimulate public debate on balancing food security and the drive of public investment…
Agricultural growth has long been a key driver of poverty reduction in Uganda, and sugarcane production and processing have the potential to contribute to poverty reduction and rural economic growth. Sugarcane is a relatively high-return crop that can improve growers’ farm income and access to yield-enhancing crop production…