Uganda: FOODNet

FOODNet is an agricultural R&D network that offers a national marketing information service (MIS). FOODNet collects data on agricultural commodities from markets across the country, which is processed and disseminated by FM radio, newspapers, e-mail and fax. FOODNet has now established local MIS for small farmers and traders. Information on prices, traded volumes, market flows and growing conditions is broadcast in local languages on local FM radio stations, and now via SMS messages by mobile phone.FOODNet is an agricultural R&D network that offers a national marketing information service (MIS)