Uganda

Producers who had invested heavily in pesticides, fertilizers, labour, and rented land said they expected better returns, only to be disappointed by low market prices.

The facility is set to create demand for locally grown crops such as maize, cassava, and soybeans, strengthening linkages across the agricultural value chain.

While some buyers have been battling with quality and quantity issues, others have been battling unnecessary price hikes.

Uganda is among the sub-Saharan African countries where the use of fertilizers remains very low.

Grain buyers have been urged to stop offering low prices for poor-quality maize.