A section of UAE based Agriprenuers and investors pose for a photo at the National Agricultural Research Organization-NARO stall in the ongoing National agricultural show.A delegation of investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expressed interest in forging long-term partnerships with Ugandan farmers, citing the country’s organic farming practices and innovative agricultural technologies as key attractions.The investors—comprising large-scale farmers, food exporters, and agritech specialists—have toured farms across the Busoga sub-region and beyond, and are currently participating in the ongoing National Agricultural Show in Jinja City. Their technical teams are studying locally developed technologies for possible application in global markets.Ankit Shah, Managing Director of Piya International, a UAE-based food export company, applauded Uganda’s hygienic standards and environmentally friendly farming methods. “Uganda is a clean country. The food production processes I saw on the farms were really amazing,” Shah said.He noted that Uganda’s organic produce and non-toxic farming technologies offer a solid foundation for sustainable international trade, particularly with the UAE and European markets.Ahmed Alhefeiti, owner of Wadi Dafta Plantation and a renowned agricultural influencer in the UAE, was particularly impressed by Uganda’s grafted fruit seedlings and weather-resilient crops. “I was amazed at the research and technology behind the grafted one,” he said.Ahmed pointed out that while many Ugandan farmers produce high-quality products, they often lack international certification—one of the major barriers to accessing global markets.He emphasized the potential in seedling exports, value addition initiatives like avocado oil extraction, and agricultural tourism between Uganda and the UAE.He also pledged to invite UAE-based agritech innovators to participate in future Ugandan agricultural exhibitions for knowledge sharing. “I am really impressed with what Ugandan farmers have, like avocado,” he added.Uganda’s Ambassador to the UAE, Zaake Kibedi, welcomed the growing interest, describing it as a step toward unlocking sustainable markets for Ugandan produce. “This initiative will also promote knowledge exchange on quality assurance, which is key to expanding our agricultural footprint globally,” Kibedi said.-URNThe post UAE Investors Attracted By Uganda’s Organic Farming Practices, Seek Long-Term Partnerships appeared first on Business Focus.