Uganda, May 9 -- In recent years, Uganda's agricultural sector has undergone a significant transformation, catalysed by a surge in cocoa and coffee prices, presenting profound opportunities for the nation's economy and its neighbouring regions. This surge, characterised by a gradual ascent over two years followed by an unprecedented spike this year, has propelled Uganda's cocoa and coffee industries to unprecedented heights, with futures contracts more than doubling in just three months, reaching unique levels.

The genesis of this surge can be traced to the fields of small farms in West Africa, where cocoa cultivation serves as a cornerstone of local economies. However, the narrative extends beyond the farms to encompass broader happenin...