Government to establish feedlots at regional level
April 24, 2021 Cattle at a feedlot
As the demand for Uganda’s beef across the world continues to rise due to our organic production systems as well as unique genetics and the favourable environment, government has embarked on efforts to create community feedlots to increase production, writes Ernest Jjingo.
On the Masaka-Mbarara highway alone, three major abattoirs have set up in a space of one year. One of them, Zhong Wu Beef Importers and Exporters Group, opened business in February and much as it is impressed with the quality of local beef, the response of the farmers is still underwhelming.