Deal #1952
Uganda
Created at
2013-02-15
Last update
2024-08-02
Last full update
2022-07-25
Land area
Intended size
200 ha
Size under contract (leased or purchased area)
- [2013, current] 200 ha
Comment on land area
The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation is planning to set up model farms in Uganda. So far, one site of 200 hectares suitable for wheat growing has already been identified at Labora.
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [2013, current] Food crops (200 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Wheat and maize production as well as the production of seeds for important crops such as corn and some types of vegetables.
Carbon offset project
Carbon offset project
No
Nature of the deal
Nature of the deal
Lease
Negotiation status
Negotiation status
- [2008] Intended (Under negotiation)
- [2013, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Contract farming
Contract farming
Yes
On leased / purchased
Yes
Comment on contract farming
nucleus farms of between 10 and 30 hectares would be set up in various areas, once the partnership between the two governments is formalised, to popularise the growing of the crop. The nucleus farms will be used as testing grounds for wheat varieties as well as marketing centres for the cereal, said Opolot. Local farmers would be employed on the nucleus farms as outgrowers, where they will also receive training in better wheat farming practices.