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"If we grow more food, there will be enough food to feed everyone.” “If we cultivate the land to grow enough crops, humanity will not go hungry.” “We need enough food to feed the people, let us plant enough crops.” “We have a vast land, we must cultivate enough crops to feed the people of this nation.”

Combined with poor agricultural practices, low technological adoption, insecurity over land ownership, poor access to extension services, low quality inputs, and lack of credit, the report notes that the agriculture sector continues to be hindered from realizing its full potential.

To imporve on crops on the farm; improvements in farm practices, irrigation, drainage, and herbicide, pesticide and fertiliser use. Better food storage and transportation to reduce waste can also play their part in securing a reliable supply of foodstuffs

To unlock Uganda's agricultural potential, the government should focus on 1) improving delivery of agricultural support services, 2) facilitating farmers' access to price and weather information, and 3) promoting market-oriented production, by improving agricultural markets