This week, the biggest message is simple: do not plant just because the calendar says it is time. Plant when enough rain has actually soaked into the soil.

🌧️ Weather: Rainfall remains uneven across Uganda, and the August–October outlook suggests drier and warmer conditions than usual across much of the country. Northern Uganda may receive more showers this week, while Karamoja, Central, Western, and Lake Victoria areas should be especially careful about planting before soil moisture is dependable.

🌽 Crops: Karamoja and much of Northern Uganda are focused on harvesting, drying, and storage. Eastern, Western, Central, and Lake Victoria areas are moving into land preparation, planting, and early crop establishment.

📉 Markets: Maize and bean prices have eased in many markets as first-season harvests arrive, although large regional price differences remain.

⚠️ Karamoja: Food insecurity remains serious after major crop losses. Farmers and livestock keepers should prioritize harvest protection, food storage, water, pasture, and household resilience.

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🇺🇬 UGANDA WEEKLY FARMING & FOOD MARKET REPORT | AUGUST 10–16, 2026 🌱

This week, many farmers across Uganda are moving from the first-season harvest into preparation for the second planting season.

A few important things to know:

🌽 Harvest carefully. Northern Uganda is still harvesting maize and millet, while crops in Karamoja are developing later than normal after farmers were forced to replant earlier this season.

🌧️ Do not plant just because the calendar says it is time. In Central, Western, and Lake Victoria Crescent areas, prepare your land and seed now, but wait until your soil has received enough reliable rainfall before planting.

💰 Check prices before you sell. Current modeled averages include:
•⁠ ⁠Maize: about UGX 1,853/kg
•⁠ ⁠Beans: about UGX 3,419/kg
•⁠ ⁠Millet: about UGX 2,969/kg
•⁠ ⁠Sorghum: about UGX 1,567/kg

Prices can differ greatly between markets. Always confirm the local buyer price, grade, quantity, transport cost, and expected net payment before moving your crop.

📦 Protect what you harvested. Dry grain completely, keep bags off the floor, protect stores from leaks and moisture, and check regularly for insects, mold, and rodents.

🐄 Livestock farmers should maintain clean water, keep feed dry, check animals at least twice daily, and quickly report unusual sickness or deaths to the District Veterinary Officer.

The full report contains region-specific guidance for Karamoja, Northern, Eastern, Western, Central, and the Lake Victoria Crescent, crop growth stages, market information, livestock recommendations, and preparations for the coming season.

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🌾 UGANDA WEEKLY FARM, FOOD, AND WEATHER REPORT
📅 03-09 August 2026

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This week, Uganda is moving between the first-season harvest and preparations for the second planting season.

🌧️ Weather alert: Northern Uganda may receive approximately 59.5 mm of rain, with several days of thunderstorms. Farmers should clear drainage channels, protect harvested grain, and plan fieldwork around dry periods.

☀️ Dry conditions: Western Uganda may receive only about 2.3 mm of rain, while Karamoja can expect scattered showers of approximately 3-10 mm. Do not plant large areas after one light shower. Wait until rainfall is steady and the soil is moist at planting depth.

📈 Market update: The average maize price across five monitored markets reached approximately UGX 2,162/kg, around 20% higher than July 2025. Central Uganda and the Lake Victoria Crescent continue to report some of the highest maize and bean prices.

🌽 Farmer priorities this week:

•⁠ ⁠Harvest ripe maize, millet, sorghum, and beans during dry periods.
•⁠ ⁠Dry grain thoroughly on a clean tarpaulin before storage.
•⁠ ⁠Keep wet or damaged grain separate from dry grain.
•⁠ ⁠Prepare land for the second season, but wait for reliable rainfall before planting.
•⁠ ⁠Check stored grain for moisture, insects, heat, mold, and unusual smells.
•⁠ ⁠Keep livestock supplied with clean water, shade, dry bedding, and protected feed.

The full report includes regional weather forecasts, crop growth stages, fertilizer and pest-management guidance, livestock advice, market prices, and government and partner updates.

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The new Uganda Weekly Farming, Food Market, and Weather Report for 27 July to 3 August 2026 is ready. The full report is attached.

This week’s key messages:

🌧️ Northern Uganda: Expect 30–80 mm of rain. Harvest and dry grain between storms, keep tarpaulins ready, and clear field drains before heavy downpours.

☀️ Karamoja: Only 5–25 mm of scattered rain is expected. Crop losses remain severe, water and pasture are under pressure, and surviving crops should be harvested as soon as they mature.

📈 Food prices: National July estimates average about UGX 1,845/kg for maize, UGX 3,376/kg for beans, UGX 1,550/kg for sorghum, and UGX 2,862/kg for millet. Beans remain more expensive than last year, while the other major staples are generally lower.

🌱 Farmer priority: Dry, sort, and store harvested grain carefully. Prepare land and seed for the next season, but do not plant after only one shower. Wait for steady rainfall and adequate soil moisture.

🐄 Livestock priority: Protect water sources, conserve crop residues for feed, keep shelters dry, monitor ticks and disease, and confirm vaccination needs with your District Veterinary Officer.

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🌾 UGANDA WEEKLY FARM, FOOD & WEATHER REPORT
20–27 July 2026

This week’s national report from the International Development Extension Agency (IDEA) is now available.

🌦️ Weather: Local showers are expected across much of Uganda, with the highest rainfall anticipated in Eastern Uganda. No widespread severe weather warning is active, but afternoon storms may wet harvested grain, flatten ripe crops, increase erosion, and interrupt transport.

🌽 Crop stage: Much of the maize and bean crop in Central, Western, and lower Eastern Uganda is now being harvested. Crops in Karamoja are generally later and remain in ripening or early harvest stages.

💰 Markets: Central Uganda currently has the highest regional average prices for maize, beans, sorghum, and millet. Western Uganda has the lowest maize and bean price ranges among the regions reviewed.

⚠️ Karamoja: Approximately 473,000 people are experiencing Crisis-level food insecurity or worse, including 41,000 people in Emergency conditions.

✅ Priority actions this week:

•⁠ ⁠Harvest only fully mature crops.
•⁠ ⁠Dry cereals to 13.5 percent moisture or less and beans to 14 percent or less.
•⁠ ⁠Never mix wet grain with grain that is already dry.
•⁠ ⁠Use tarpaulins, raised mats, and clean storage containers.
•⁠ ⁠Clear drains before storms and protect stores from leaks.
•⁠ ⁠Scout for Fall Armyworm, Banana Xanthomonas Wilt, mould, weevils, and other storage pests.
•⁠ ⁠Prepare land and inputs for the second season, but wait for reliable rainfall before planting.

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