AreaUganda
Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals
CommodityOil-palm
Date01/05/2021
Policy CategoryProduction
Policy InstrumentSector development measures
DescriptionAs part of its National Palm Oil Project, supported the establishment of oil-palm plantations on Buvuma Island in Lake Victoria. The project enjoyed funding from the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
NotesSector development measures Uganda oil palm: A joint venture between the Government, industry and farmers set out to establish new oil palm plantations on Buvuma Island in Lake Victoria. Out of a planned 7 500 hectares, 5 000 hectares will be dedicated to a nucleus estate while the remainder will be allocated to smallholder farmers. The investment is part of the National Palm Oil Project an initiative of Ugandas Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries that received funding from the UNs International Fund for Agricultural Development. (See also MPPU May19 & Mar.20)