Uganda, April 29 -- After years of watching their fresh produce go to waste due to unreliable markets, horticultural farmers in the Bunyoro sub-region finally have a reason to smile.

A new breakthrough has opened doors beyond Uganda's borders, offering them a chance to turn their produce into steady income.

Through a joint venture with local exporter KK Foods, farmers are now accessing markets in Western Europe, including the United Kingdom. The partnership is expected to not only reduce post-harvest losses but also boost household incomes and position Bunyoro's produce on the international stage.

The farmers, who are over 1,000 under the Albertine Farmers Association (AFA), on April 16 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with K...