Coffee Price Update as of today, the 26th of October 2026: Good morning Coffee value chain players. Here is a summary from today's market analysis report. 1. International Market ❇️ Robusta (As per London LIFFE figures): Prices declined due to concerns about a super-El Niño weather pattern that could hurt next year's Brazilian and Vietnamese coffee crops. January 2027 closed at $3,242/tonne, down $59, while March 2027 closed at $3,229/tonne, down $45. ❇️ Arabica (As per New York ICE figures): Prices declined amid long liquidation pressure and the possibility of rising ICE inventories, following reports that nearly 28,000 bags of Arabica coffee were pending grading at the Intercontinental Exchange. December 2026 closed at 307.45 US cents/lb and March 2027 at 293.40 US cents/lb. 2. Indicative Free on Truck (FOR/T) Prices & Registered Sales Calculated at 1 US$ = 4,429 UGX: ❇️ Robustas: Screen 18 traded at 163.40 cts/lb (15,955 UGX/kg, 6,574 bags sold); Screen 15 at 158.40 cts/lb (15,466 UGX/kg, 3,451 bags sold); Screen 12 at 155.40 cts/lb (15,174 UGX/kg, 2,587 bags sold). ❇️ Arabicas: Bugisu grades (AA, A, PB) ranged from 303.45 to 304.45 cts/lb with no registered sales; Wugar at 302.45 cts/lb; Drugar at 283.45 cts/lb (27,677 UGX/kg, no registered sales). 3. Ranges for Local Farmgate Prices (In UGX per kilogram) ❇️ FAQ: 11,500 – 12,500 UGX ❇️ Kiboko: 5,000 – 5,500 UGX ❇️ Arabica Parchment: 15,000 – 16,000 UGX ❇️ Drugar Coffee (Clean): 15,000 – 15,500 UGX Coffee price analysis is undertaken through the MAAIF Department of Coffee Production and Development in collaboration with partner institutions and market-based companies. 📢 Prices for Robusta and Arabica are based on LIFFE and ICE figures, respectively. LIFFE stands for the London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange. It is the historical London-based exchange (now part of Intercontinental Exchange) where Robusta coffee futures are primarily traded and benchmarked. ICE stands for the Intercontinental Exchange. It is the major global exchange network that operates the New York trading platform where Arabica coffee futures are primarily priced and traded. #CoffeePriceUG #UgandaCoffee #AgricultureUG @FrankTumwebazek @DESIREtheFARMER @rkabushenga

"In response to the policy guidance of H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni and the commitments in the @NRMOnline manifesto, the leadership of MAAIF and its partners adopted a hybrid strategy in planning for the agricultural sector. The strategy caters for both smallholder and large-scale commercial farmers. The former are advised to practice intensive farming of particular high-value enterprises like Coffee, Fruits and vegetables, Dairy under zero-grazing, Poultry, Piggery, Fish farming, Apiary and others suitable for small plots, while the latter can do both intensive and extensive farming of all enterprises of their choice, enabled by the advantage of their large land-holdings," - Hon. @FrankTumwebazek #AgricultureUG #MAAIFinParliament

Climate Smart Agriculture: Introducing CSA Fridays, our X section dedicated to tracking progress made through the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP), implemented by MAAIF with support from the @WorldBankGroup . The objective of the project is to increase productivity, market access and resilience of select value chains in the project area and to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency. See thread for work done more recently, through this project during the week. #CSAFridays #AgricultureUG #MAAIF_UCSATP @FrankTumwebazek @DESIREtheFARMER

Agricultural export standards: Here is what you should know about procedure and requirements related to quality checks made before products can be cleared to proceed to markets abroad. 📽 vt.tiktok.com/ZSgaegruH/ #ePhytoUG #MAAIFFriday #AgricultureUG @FrankTumwebazek @DESIREtheFARMER

Construction of new agricultural research management facility underway: Earlier today, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze presided over the ground-breaking event for the construction of a research and management facility for the National Agricultural Research Organization (@narouganda ) at the Coffee Research Institute (@NaCORIUganda ) in Kikyusa Mukono. The Minister also officially handed the site to the contractor, the National Enterprise Corporation (@NECUPDF). "As a government, we are deliberately supporting our research system with all the requisite infrastructure, both physical and technological to enable them work and innovate solutions for our livelihood challenges," - Tumwebaze said. As highlighted by Hon. Tumwebaze, agricultural research remains a priority for government, especially in efforts aimed at boosting production and productivity. "The quality and quantity of any of our farm yields can only be as good as the seed (plant and livestock) we produce and plant. Bad seed/breed gives u poor or failed productivity, while good resilient seed/breed increases productivity and sustains the farming ecosystem. This is how research becomes critical," Tumwebaze said. The Minister applauded H.E President Kaguta Museveni for insisting and instructively guiding over the years on the need to prioritize scientific research and innovation in government planning and budgeting and challenged agricultural scientists to always prioritize research that is applicable and impactful. " We need more research that will directly impact and change the livelihoods of the people and create farming resilience in the face of climate change and harsh weather," Tumwebaze noted. #AgricultureUG

✍️ A thread on Agricultural sector performance as presented by Hon. Frank Tumwebaze the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (@FrankTumwebazek) in @Parliament_Ug ❄️10 years of transformation at a glance The sector’s contribution to Uganda's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased from a 10-year average of 23% to 26.2% by the end of Financial Year 2025/26. Similarly, the agricultural sector expanded by 6.5% at the end of FY 2025/26 compared to its 10-year average growth rate of 4.2%. Fishing grew by 17.8%, cash crops grew by 9.9% (led by coffee and cocoa), livestock grew by 8.8% (mainly dairy), and food crops grew by 4.8%. Overall, agriculture continues to account for an average of 40% of earnings from the country’s exports. The value of agricultural exports has increased by over 100% over the last 10 years, from an average of USD 2.5 billion to USD 4.609 billion in the calendar year 2025. The table below highlights the performance of key leading agricultural exports (Coffee, Cocoa, dairy, fish, tea, maize and fruits and vegetables). #AgricultureUG #MAAIFinParliament

Agricultural sector performance: Highlights from official statement delivered by Hon. @FrankTumwebazek in parliament. Presenting the sector’s performance to Parliament today, Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze highlighted major gains across crops, livestock, fisheries, mechanisation and irrigation. ❇️ The sector grew by 6.5% in Financial Year 2025/26, contributing 26.2% of GDP. ❇️ Agricultural exports reached US$4.609 billion in 2025, while 7.12 million of Uganda’s 10.8 million households are engaged in agriculture. ❇️ On boosting production and productivity The National Agricultural Research Organization (@narouganda) has released 20 new crop varieties since 2021, including improved maize, rice, beans, potatoes and bananas. Additionally, Government distributed 24.4 million coffee seedlings to 49,695 beneficiaries in Northern Uganda, while 347,826 bags of fertiliser are being distributed to strategic crop farmers. ❇️ Livestock sub-sector Government has availed farmers with 5.1 million poultry chicks, 28,139 piglets, 18,659 improved meat goats and 14,972 dairy and beef breeding animals. The sector is benefiting from establishment of two liquid nitrogen plants, expanded breeding facilities and a new animal breeding centre in Bukedea. ❇️ Animal Health Uganda’s anti-tick vaccine facility at Nakyesasa can produce 3–6 million doses monthly, with 5 million doses in stock. Government has procured 44.8 million FMD vaccine doses, while 4 million cattle have been sprayed against tsetse flies. ❇️ Agricultural Mechanization Since 2018, Government has deployed 1,080 tractors and 1,350 power tillers. A further 10,000 tractors are targeted over five years. More than 4 million hand hoes have been distributed across 50 districts, with another 990,000 under procurement. ❇️ Water for Agricultural Production Ten large- and medium-scale irrigation schemes have added 7,203 hectares to formal irrigation. More than 6,657 solar-powered small and medium irrigation schemes have been established across 135 districts, adding 5,000 hectares under irrigation. The proposed National Irrigation Development Project aims to expand access countrywide. ❇️ Farm-to-market infrastructure Government has addressed about 2,110 km of farm-road bottlenecks, including 345 bridges/culverts and 59 swamp crossings. Another 642.8 km of road bottlenecks in 69 districts are under procurement evaluation. Additionally, 358 farmer organizations have gained storage and processing infrastructure, adding about 82,000 tonnes of storage capacity. ❇️ Dairy sub-sector Uganda now has 748 milk collection centres, 12 bulk milk collection centres and 200 registered milk tankers. Milk-processing facilities increased from 120 in 2019 to 170 in 2025. ❇️ Fisheries sub-sector: More than 5 million fingerlings were used to restock Lakes Mulehe and Chahafi. Government has mapped 140 fish breeding areas to protect spawning grounds and strengthen sustainable fisheries. ❇️ Oil palm Oil palm development is expanding across several hubs, supported by 567 km of farm roads. Current interventions in this sub-sector are aimed at addressing Uganda's vegetable-oil supply gap of 370,000 tonnes on annual average. ❇️ Agricultural extension remains a priority Despite the gains, funding constraints, inadequate agricultural extension staffing remains a critical issue, with efforts underway to improve staffing (Only 4,310 of 9,667 approved extension worker positions are filled) Hon. Tumwebaze also reassured the public of the commitment of government to ensure that gaps are addressed, in collaboration with local governments and line Ministries. #AgricultureUG @DESIREtheFARMER @PS_MAAIF @Charlie_Kemi 📸 @Parliament_Ug

Agricultural sector progress: Follow proceedings in Parliament as Agriculture Minister Hon. @FrankTumwebazek presents a brief on progress, via the following @Parliament_Ug livestream link: xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1oKMvNyQL… @PS_MAAIF @DESIREtheFARMER @Charlie_Kemi @GovUganda #AgricultureUG

If you are looking to build a competitive packhouse for agricultural export companies, this is for you. Take a look at our video on sanitary and phytosanitary standards via the following link: vt.tiktok.com/ZSgSbEEyH/ @FrankTumwebazek @DESIREtheFARMER #ePhytoUG #AgricultureUG

Taking the agricultural productivity drive to farmers in Mawokota North with 4000 bags of fertilizers, guided by the sector vision of "A Competitive, Profitable and Sustainable Agricultural Sector." #AgricultureUG @KagutaMuseveni @FrankTumwebazek @DESIREtheFARMER @Thomas_Tayebwa

A new dawn for farmers in Sembabule District, anchored in the sector vision of "A Competitive, Profitable and Sustainable Agricultural Sector" where productivity is a priority. #AgricultureUG @FrankTumwebazek @DESIREtheFARMER @PS_MAAIF @Charlie_Kemi