Besides maize and beans, Uganda exported simsim, pineapples, watermelons and eggs to Kenya in the second half of 2018. Simsim exports rose from $17.3 million (Sh1.7 billion) in 2017 to $26.6 million (Sh2.7 billion) in 2018. Another contributor to increased maize exports to Kenya is growth in large-scale mechanised farms that have boosted production. Beyond production, Uganda also releases a lot of its maize for export and poultry farming because of its diversified food menu. This is because poultry feeds, such as maize bran, are derived from maize, which is produced in large volumes.

Source: Daily Nation June 19, 2019 04:30 UTC