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Uganda Opposition Pushes Contract Farming Bill to Cut Crop Losses

Published Monday, August 10, 2026 · Updated August 10

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  • Opposition's Agricultural Legislative Push — 1 source

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Uganda's opposition in the 12th Parliament has introduced a Contract Farming Bill as part of its legislative agenda for the upcoming fiscal years. This initiative aims to tackle significant post-harvest crop losses, which a 2023 World Bank Group report estimates to be between 22% and 30% of the total harvest.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Uganda experiences post-harvest crop losses ranging from 22% to 30%, according to a 2023 World Bank Group report.
  • The Ugandan Opposition in the 12th Parliament has proposed a Contract Farming Bill as part of its legislative priorities for FY2026/27-FY2030/31 to address agricultural challenges and reduce crop losses.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Opposition's Agricultural Legislative Push
  • AllAfrica

    The article highlights the Ugandan Opposition's legislative efforts to address agricultural challenges and improve food security, specifically focusing on the proposed Contract Farming Bill to mitigate crop losses.

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