LESSON #21:2
AGRICULTURE;
CASH CROPS vs. FOOD CROP PRODUCTION
Cash crops are crops grown to be sold mainly for international market.
Food crops are crops usually grown for home consumption or local market but can
also be exported.
WHY
SHOULD UGANDAN’S INVEST IN CASH CROP PRODUCTION?
1.
To export more agricultural produce to gain
international market and compete with other countries in terms of quality
production.
2.
To generate more national revenue so as to
strengthen our currency in the exchange market.
3.
To reduce importing processed farm produce.
4.
To establish food processing industries.
5.
To reduce the exploitation of monopolized cash
crop investors e.g. Metah sugar plantation.
6.
To bring back cooperatives that will support
small scale farmers into expanding to large scale farmers.
7.
To utilize fertile virgin land and prevent
foreign investors from exploiting our resources.
EXAMPLES
OF CASH CROPS
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1.
Tea
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9. Rubber (latex)
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2.
Coffee
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10. Palm
oil
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3.
Tobacco (although I don’t recommend growing such)
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11.Pyrethrum
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4.
Wheat
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12.Sisal
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5.
Cotton
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13.Grapes
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6.
Trees (timber)
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14.Vanilla
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7.
Sugarcane
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15.Flowers
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8.
Cocoa
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16.Silk
(from silk worms)
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WHY
SHOULD UGANDAN’S INVEST IN FOOD CROP PRODUCTION?
1.
To ensure food security.
2.
To reduce the expenditure of buying food.
3.
To generate side income by selling surplus
produce.
4.
To have a variety of food, providing a balanced
diet for your family.
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