THE Ugandan government get ready for ban the export of unprocessed coffee, with the objective of strengthen local industry and to add value to agricultural productionThe information was released by the country's Presidential House this Wednesday (22). The proposal is part of a strategy for to stimulate the internal processing of the grain., expanding the job creation and the income of rural producersThe measure also seeks to retain stages such as roasting, packaging and logistics, which are now mostly carried out abroad. The initiative takes place in a context where the Coffee is one of the country's main export products. and a key element in generating foreign exchange. The expectation is that the policy will increase the added value of foreign sales erreduce dependence on international marketsLocal authorities argue that exporting processed products can significantly increase the country's earnings, as well as strengthen the competitiveness of national industry in the global market. Currently, The country is the leading exporter of robusta coffee on the African continent..
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