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Episode Synopsis
Uganda, Africa’s second-largest coffee producer and the world’s 10th largest, depends heavily on coffee for economic survival. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, the country earned $1.14 billion from coffee exports, a 35 percent increase from the previous year.
Coffee doesn’t just bring in revenue; it supports over 1.7 million farmers, making it a vital source of livelihood. But as Uganda’s coffee production grows, so does the pressure on the land. Soil depletion threatens not only crop yields but the financial security of its farmers.
However, a promising new solution is offering hope: collagen-based fertilizer. By boosting microbial activity and replenishing essential nutrients, this fertilizer promises to improve yields and protect the environment. Agriculture experts argue that this sustainable solution could be the key to preserving Uganda’s place as a coffee powerhouse while empowering farmers to grow more with healthier soil.
Coffee doesn’t just bring in revenue; it supports over 1.7 million farmers, making it a vital source of livelihood. But as Uganda’s coffee production grows, so does the pressure on the land. Soil depletion threatens not only crop yields but the financial security of its farmers.
However, a promising new solution is offering hope: collagen-based fertilizer. By boosting microbial activity and replenishing essential nutrients, this fertilizer promises to improve yields and protect the environment. Agriculture experts argue that this sustainable solution could be the key to preserving Uganda’s place as a coffee powerhouse while empowering farmers to grow more with healthier soil.
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