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In Uganda’s Nakaseke district, dairy farmer John Vian has discovered that the secret to survival isn’t selling raw milk but transforming it into yoghurt. With one 20-liter jerrycan, he can triple his earnings, extending shelf life, stabilizing income, and branding his product for supermarket shelves. His story highlights the promise—and challenges—of value addition in Uganda’s dairy sector.

Uganda is racing to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will ban coffee linked to deforestation from entering the EU market. With a December 2024 deadline, the country has launched a nationwide registration of coffee value chain actors to ensure traceability and meet environmental sustainability standards, crucial for maintaining its top export market.

ZURAH NAKABUGO KAMPALA –With a population of over 78 percent made up of individuals below the age of 30, Uganda…