For millions of African farmers, the value of a fertiliser subsidy is ultimately determined by practical questions: does the fertiliser arrive on time, does it reach the farmer who needs it, does it improve productivity, and does the system make it easier or harder for farmers to eventually access inputs through functioning markets?
UGANDA CAN FEED REGIONAL MARKETS; BUT IT MUST FIRST FIX THE COST OF TRADING
Uganda’s agricultural trade story begins with a major advantage: the country already produces many of the commodities that regional and global markets want.
AGRICULTURAL TRADE DISRUPTIONS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: RAPID SYNTHESIS AND FEEDBACK FROM COUNTRY DIALOGUES
The webinar held on 13th May on Agricultural Trade Disruptions in sub-Saharan Africa: Rapid Synthesis and Feedback from Country Dialogues, organised by the Africa Network of Agricultural Policy Research Institutes in partnership with AGRA, convened policymakers, researchers, regional institutions, and development partners to examine the growing scale and implications of agricultural trade disruptions across Africa. Drawing on evidence from Ghana, …
AFRICA’S FOOD MARKETS ARE ALREADY REGIONAL; OUR POLICIES NEED TO CATCH UP
Between February and April 2026, ANAPRI centres convened a series of country-level consultations on agricultural trade barriers in Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Kenya and Ghana. The message from these dialogues was remarkably consistent: Africa’s food markets are already deeply connected across borders, but our policies still behave as if food systems stop at national boundaries.
UGANDA’S AGRICULTURAL TRADE UNDER AfCFTA: WHAT THE EVIDENCE SHOWS
Agriculture remains central to the promise of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It drives food security, employment, export growth, and industrialisation across the continent. Yet agricultural trade in Africa has become increasingly unpredictable. Export bans, certification requirements, border restrictions, and sudden regulatory shifts have disrupted supply chains and weakened confidence in regional markets. Moving from trade agreements on paper to trade in practice now requires greater policy coherence and stronger evidence.
PUSHING FOR GENDER-INCLUSIVE SOIL HEALTH POLICIES IN UGANDA
The Agricultural Policy Research Centre (APRC) at Makerere University, ANAPRI’s member institute in Uganda recently co-hosted a high-level dissemination workshop in collaboration with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO). Held at the Africana Hotel in Kampala, the event focused on the theme “Long-Term Changes in Uganda’s Soil Health Conditions and Women’s Responses to Land Degradation.”
STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP ON UGANDA’S FERTILISER AND SOIL HEALTH ACTION PLAN
The Uganda Stakeholder Engagement Workshop on the Fertiliser and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSH-AP) brought together key players from government, research, and the private sector to chart a path for sustainable soil health management. Discussions highlighted the urgency of moving beyond policy formulation to effective implementation
AGRICULTURAL POLICY RESEARCH CENTRE (APRC) SET FOR LAUNCH AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, UGANDA
ANAPRI’s centre in Uganda is set to launch the Agricultural Policy Research Centre (APRC) at Makerere University, an initiative aimed at bridging the gap between research and policy to drive evidence-based solutions in Uganda’s agri-food systems. The launch event, scheduled for 24th February 2025, will bring together key stakeholders for insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration. Stay connected for updates on this transformative step towards sustainable agricultural development in Uganda.