Cocoa

Uganda’s coffee and cocoa exports saw a sharp rise in March from a year earlier, the latest official figures indicate. The finance ministry report on …

The Government has started implementing a strategic plan aimed at accelerating household wealth creation in Bukedi sub-region. The plan is designed to transform Bukedi …

With the new export figures announced by the finance ministry, experts and analysts weigh in on why there is growth and give an overview …

Member of Parliament for Koboko James Boliba Baba, who also doubles as the State Minister for Internal Affairs, has asked cocoa farmers to buy cocoa …

By Umar Nsubuga Cocoa, a vital ingredient in chocolate and powdered drinks, is not just a delicious treat but also a highly marketable commodity …

By Christopher Burke T he European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is poised to significantly impact Uganda’s cocoa sector. As Uganda strives to strengthen cocoa …

By Herbert Musoke Fermentation is an important stage in post-harvest management because this is when the beans get the chocolate aroma. This is when …

By Herbert Musoke Job Chemutai, a researcher at the National Coffee Resources Research Institute in Kituuza, Mukono district, says one of the diseases affecting …

By Herbert Musoke Transplanting It is recommended to transplant cocoa seedlings in the evening hours when temperatures are cooler. Transplanting should be done at …

By Umar Nsubuga Stephen Lumbuye is the proud owner of a five-acre cocoa farm which is one of the family’s main sources of livelihood. The farm is located in Kiyuni village, Katente …