How profitable is rice growing in Uganda?
Compared to a few years ago, rice is gradually turning into a money-maker, with average yields of 3-4 tonnes per acre. If one sells each kilogramme at sh2,500 on the farm, one can earn between sh7. 5 to 10m per acre. Retail price ranges between sh3,200 to sh4,000.
How many bags of rice can an acre produce?
Farmers reported yields in bags averaging between 20-22 per acre although the highest yield was 31 bags for one farmer growing the Tox variety. This compares to an average of between 6-7 bags using local varieties and the broadcasting planting method.
Where is rice grown in Uganda?
Eastern Uganda
Most rice in Uganda is grown in Eastern Uganda followed by Western Uganda due to the presence of lowland with high moisture content throughout the growing season.
Does Uganda produce rice?
Rice is becoming increasingly important for Ugandan farm households, both as a cash crop and staple food. Rice production in Uganda increased from about 110,000 tons in 2000 to about 237,000 tons in 2014 and the share of rice in total consumption also grew over time.
What is the price of rice in Uganda?
Prices
| Commodity | Price | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Kayiso Rice | Ugx WS 2,500/= RT 2,800/= | kg |
| Super Rice | Ugx WS 3,500/= RT 3,800/= | kg |
| Upland Rice | Ugx WS 2,800/= RT 3,000/= | kg |
| Maize Flour | Ugx WS 1,500/= RT 1,800/= | kg |
How much rice does Uganda produce?
Today, local rice production in Uganda is estimated at 238,000 MT with the total consumption estimated at 346,309 MT. The gap in rice production has been filled through importation of rice over the years and this has increased imports to a level where they are much higher than the exports.
How long does rice take to grow?
Rice plants grow to a height of three to four feet over an average of 120 days after planting.
How much is an acre of rice worth?
All rice areas achieved positive net returns in 2018, averaging $131 per acre.
How much do rice farmers make per acre?
How much is 1kg rice in Uganda?
Journalist @ New vision
| ITEM | PRICE BEFORE (Sh) | CURRENT PRICE (Sh) |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 3000 | 3,300-4,000 |
| Ground nuts | 4,800 | 5,400 |
| Beans (per kilogram) | 2,500 | 3,500 |
| Meat(per kilogram) | 9,000 | 10,000 |
What is the price of 1kg of rice?
1 Kg Basmati Rice, 5kg And 25 Kg, Rs 75 /kilogram Shiva Baba Traders | ID: 18339082848.
What month do you plant rice?
Plan to sow rice seeds in the spring after the danger of frost is past. Fill a 7-gallon or larger pot with compost to an inch or two from the top of the pot. Scatter seeds densely on top of the soil, add a bit more compost, and water thoroughly, saturating the soil in the pot.