Shaping the Future of Organic Agriculture in Uganda
The recently concluded Organic Bill Consultative Meeting brought together 200+ stakeholders to finalize regulations that will shape Uganda's organic agriculture sector for decades to come.
Historic Gathering: Largest-ever stakeholder meeting on organic legislation
🎯 Meeting Objectives
The consultation aimed to:
- Finalize the Organic Agriculture Bill 2023
- Harmonize standards with international requirements
- Address stakeholder concerns and suggestions
- Create implementation roadmap
- Establish monitoring and evaluation framework
👥 Participants
Diverse representation from all sectors:
Government Agencies
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Uganda National Bureau of Standards
- National Agricultural Research Organization
- Parliamentary Committee on Agriculture
Private Sector
- Organic farmers associations
- Export companies
- Processors and manufacturers
- Certification bodies
200+
Participants
15
Government Agencies
50
Private Companies
100+
Farmers Represented
📋 Key Bill Provisions
The Organic Agriculture Bill addresses critical areas:
- Certification: National organic certification system
- Standards: Harmonized organic production standards
- Marketing: Organic market regulation and promotion
- Research: Organic agriculture research framework
- Enforcement: Compliance and enforcement mechanisms
"This legislation will provide the legal framework needed to protect our organic farmers, ensure quality standards, and open international markets for Ugandan organic products."
🎯 Expected Outcomes
- Increased consumer confidence in organic products
- Enhanced market access internationally
- Improved farmer protection and support
- Standardized production practices
- Increased investment in organic sector
Next Steps: The bill moves to Parliament for debate and enactment into law by end of 2023.
📞 Get Involved
Stakeholders can still provide input through our online portal at policy.nogamu.org or attend regional consultation meetings.
This legislation represents a significant step forward in formalizing and protecting Uganda's organic agriculture sector.
