The low budgetary allocation to the agricultural sector is scaring away potential investors.<\/p>\n
In the 2015\/16 budget government is proposing a Sh19 billion cut from 473 billion in 2014\/ 2015 to 454 billion.<\/p>\n
The chairperson of the Kampala Traders Association Everest Kayondo says they have often been advised to diversify their businesses but they cannot invest in a sector that is neglected and non-profitable.<\/p>\n
However the permanent secretary ministry of Finance Keith Muhakanizi says agriculture is indirectly benefiting from allocations in other sectors especially infrastructure and energy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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