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Rice Trap in Bukedi Wetlands | Uganda News
In Bukedi, rice farming—once a lifeline—is now a poverty trap. With 80% of the region’s economy tied to this single crop, farmers face devastating losses when prices fall or harvests fail. Climate change and market volatility have worsened the crisis, forcing kids out of school and trapping families in cycles of debt. Once dominated by cotton, the wetlands were converted to rice paddies under pressure, leaving communities with food security but no wealth. Now, officials and partners are pushing for diversification: fish, poultry, and piggery projects are offering better returns and helping…
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