Uganda: Govt Explains Drop in Coffee Prices, Blames Global Oversupply and Strong Harvests

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Uganda: Govt Explains Drop in Coffee Prices, Blames Global Oversupply and Strong Harvests

The Ugandan government has broken its silence on the sharp decline in coffee prices that has sparked widespread concern among farmers and sector players.

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Gov’t Clarifies Drop in Coffee Prices, Urges Farmers to Remain Calm

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, has addressed the recent decline in coffee prices across Uganda, attributing the trend to global market dynamics and not government policy or local disruptions. Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, Tumwebaze confirmed that current farm gate prices for Robusta FAQ have fallen to between UGX 10,000–11,000, while Robusta Kiboko is trading at UGX 5,000–5,500. Ar…

Gov’t Explains Factors Behind Declining Coffee Prices » Business Focus

Uganda earns big from coffee exports. Minister Tumwebaze says  falling coffee prices is not  a result of any government policy/intervention The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has finally spoken out on the falling coffee prices that have raised concerns among the stakeholders. In a statement signed off by Frank K. Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries…