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Uganda's sugarcane boom leaves families hungry: What needs to change

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Busoga, a low-fertile plateau in eastern Uganda, faces severe food insecurity despite its fertile soil and proximity to Lake Victoria. The 2024 census revealed that approximately one-third of households experienced hunger, with many families going entire days without food. This crisis highlights a disconnect between agricultural potential and household food security, particularly affecting the 4.3 million people who rely on small, rain-fed plots.

Key points

• In the 2024 census, approximately one-third of Busoga households reported going entire days without food.
• The 4.3 million people in Busoga farm small, rain-fed plots that are insufficient for their population.

Context and limitations

Data reflects the 2024 census snapshot; hunger rates may vary by season and region.

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