Construction is set to begin on a new sweet potato processing facility in Kyere town council, Serere district, Uganda. The project, valued at $40,000 (about sh148.5 million), aims to help sweet potato farmers in the Teso sub-region add value to their produce, according to local officials.
The facility will enable farmers to process sweet potatoes into products such as flour, starch, and animal feed, reducing post-harvest losses and increasing income. The initiative is part of a broader effort to boost agricultural productivity and food security in the region.
Local leaders and agricultural experts have welcomed the project, noting that sweet potatoes are a staple crop in Teso and that value addition will create new market opportunities. The facility is expected to benefit hundreds of farmers in the area.
Construction is expected to begin soon, with the facility likely to be operational within the next year. Further details on funding and implementation partners have not been fully disclosed.
