In a #RedNoteBookHustle tweetchat we hosted, some of the most pronounced side hustles were in agriculture.
It is said that Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda, but how important is agriculture in Uganda?
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Agriculture remains the major source of livelihood in Uganda. According to the Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) 2016/17, the bigger proportion of the working population is engaged in agriculture, forestry and fishing (65%). Among the females in the working population, 70% are engaged in agriculture compared to 58% of the males.
Furthermore, 38% of persons in employment were in paid employment with a higher proportion of males (46%) compared to females (28%). The Agricultural sector accounted for the largest share of employment (36%).
The agriculture sector had a total contribution to GDP at current prices of 24.9 percent in the FY 2016/17 compared to 23.7 percent in FY 2015/16. The food crop sub sector registered the highest contribution within the agricultural sector of 13.6 percent in FY 2016/17, an increase from 12.1 percent in FY 2015/16.
Emma Naluyima has understood the importance of Agriculture so well, she share her experience.
If you haven’t already, like and follow us on our social media platforms, and lookout for our next conversation as we host some of the people actively involved in agriculture to share their knowledge and experience.
