Ugandan
Agriculture Report
22-29 June 2026
Key points:
🌦️ Most of Uganda is likely to receive below-normal, scattered rainfall. These conditions may provide useful harvesting and drying periods, although isolated storms remain possible.
🌱 First-season maize, beans, sorghum, and millet are approaching or entering harvest in many areas. Karamoja remains behind because uneven early rains required some farmers to replant.
📈 The national average maize price reached approximately UGX 1,782 per kg in May, about 11% higher than in April. Increasing harvest supplies may begin reducing prices in some markets during June and July.
💧 In Karamoja, farmers should prioritize soil-moisture conservation, timely weeding, crop scouting, and livestock water monitoring.
🌽 Farmers nearing harvest should check crop maturity, dry produce on clean raised surfaces, meet safe storage-moisture levels, and protect stores from insects, rodents, leaks, and mold.
The full report includes:
• Regional weather forecasts
• Crop growth stages and weekly field actions
• Fertilizer and pest-management guidance
• Livestock recommendations
• Regional food-market prices
• Government and development-partner updates
Key points for farmers and field teams:
🌦️ Weather:
Most of Uganda is expected to be mostly sunny, with some light showers near Lake Victoria, Mount Elgon, the Rwenzori area, and West Nile. Central and Western regions should expect warmer and drier conditions.
🌽 Crops:
Central, Western, and Lake Victoria Crescent farmers should focus on harvesting, drying, and safe storage. Northern and Eastern farmers should continue weeding, pest checks, and crop finishing. Karamoja crops are late, not lost, so farmers should protect fields and avoid harvesting too early.
📈 Markets:
Maize prices rose 10.6% from April to May. The May national average was UGX 1,901.91/kg. Beans, sorghum, and millet remain high even after slight decreases.
🐄 Livestock:
Keep water available during hot afternoons, protect recovering pasture, improve poultry-house airflow, and work with local veterinary officers on vaccination and disease prevention.
08-15 June 2026
This week’s report is ready.
Key farmer takeaways:
🌦️ Weather: Light rain is expected across most regions. This is good for drying and transport, but Karamoja and parts of the southwest still need careful moisture conservation.
🌱 Crops: First-season maize, beans, sorghum, millet, and bananas are moving through late growth, flowering, harvest, and drying stages depending on the region.
📈 Markets: Maize remains tight in several markets, beans are high in Northern and Lake Victoria markets, and Kampala/Jinja retail prices show wide ranges. Farmers should confirm buyer prices before selling in bulk.
✅ Farmer action this week:
• Dry grain and beans on tarpaulins or raised surfaces
• Keep produce off bare soil
• Store dry grain separately by harvest date
• Scout for fall armyworm, bean pests, banana weevils, ticks, and poultry stress
• Sell clean, dry, sorted produce for stronger prices
Please read and share with other farmers, extension agents, churches, farmer groups, and agribusiness leaders.
01-08 June 2026
This week’s IDEA Uganda Agriculture, Food Market, and Farming Weather Report is now available for 01–08 June 2026.
Main farmer messages this week:
🌧️ Western, Central, Eastern, and Lake Victoria Crescent areas should continue receiving useful showers, but farmers need to watch drainage, drying, and disease pressure.
📍 Karamoja remains the highest concern because the season started unevenly, some fields were replanted, and harvest may be delayed.
📈 Beans remain strong in most markets, around UGX 3,227–4,075/kg.
🌽 Maize prices are lower, around UGX 1,516–2,112/kg, and may soften as June and July harvests increase.
✅ Farmer priorities this week:
• Harvest mature crops during dry breaks.
• Dry maize and beans on tarpaulins or raised racks.
• Do not mix damp and dry produce.
• Use hermetic storage where available.
• Check maize for fall armyworm.
• Check beans and bananas for disease after rains.
• Keep livestock housing dry and monitor ticks, flies, and disease signs.
25 May 2026
The new Weekly Agriculture, Market, Weather, and Livestock Report from the International Development Extension Agency (IDEA) is now available.
Key points this week:
📈 Maize price watch
World Food Programme (WFP) April 2026 median maize grain rose 20.5 percent from March, from UGX 1,432/kg to UGX 1,725/kg.
🌧️ Weather risks
Karamoja: delayed crop establishment after replanting.
Lake Victoria Crescent: uneven storms and local waterlogging risk.
🌱 Farmer actions this week
1. Weed before crops close over.
2. Top-dress only after good rain and when soil has enough moisture.
3. Clear drainage channels in low-lying fields.
4. Check maize for fall armyworm.
5. Check beans for aphids and fungal leaf spots.
6. Keep drying areas clean, raised, and covered.
7. Check cattle, goats, and sheep for ticks after humid weather.
The full report includes regional guidance for Karamoja, Northern, Eastern, Western, Central, and the Lake Victoria Crescent.