Economic Activities
Agriculture is the mainstay of the district economy. It is estimated that 85% of the district population are engaged in agriculture. Agriculture involves both crop and animal husbandry. Livestock is common in the northern areas of Luweero District. Bee keeping for production of honey is an increasing activity in the district. Subsistence agriculture is undertaken in the southern parts of the district. Horticulture for domestic consumption in the cities and for export is also practiced in the southern parts of the district, especially around the towns of Wobulenzi, Bombo and Bamunanika. Crops grown include:
- Sweet bananas
- Matooke
- Potatos
- Cassava
- Maize
- Cabbage
- Mangos
- Pineapples
- Passion fruits
- Flowers
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