Country: Uganda

Iron-rich beans the key to Ugandan farmer’s success

“I’m happy that I did not give up on growing iron-rich beans because they have a high demand from local markets and people, due to their nutritional benefits, particularly for children and pregnant women.”

Farmer’s life transformed through training on collective marketing

Just three years ago, Korobe Annaniah, was a struggling farmer, worn down with loans, school fees for his children and many other recurring expenses. As a young man, he had envisioned life, at the age of 57, full of wealth and tranquility, but his farming enterprise kept failing him, with meagre harvests each year and even lower sales

Collective marketing training boost farmer’s savings

In 2014, Apolot Christine’s savings at a local cooperative were a paltry 120,000UGX (USD 32), but by the end of 2022, she had banked UGX 1,740,000 (USD 464). Her rapid income growth was spurred by training provided by the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) under its Agricultural Market Support (AMS) project, supported by the World Food Programme (WFP)

After setbacks to abundance: Kole farmer finds success in soybean

Esther Apio, a 40-year-old farmer from Kole District, Alito Sub- County, faced persistent losses in her poultry farming for years, driving her to shift towards soybean farming, which seemed promising as she could harvest in six months. However, prolonged drought stress caused her surviving bean pods to shatter, leading to grain waste and loss of income.

SAA promotes Aflasafe in tackling aflatoxin contamination

From 25th to 28th July 2023, the SAA team visited the districts of Rakai and Isingiro to promote the use of Aflasafe, a biocontrol product by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in the control of aflatoxin Contamination, a persistent issue in Uganda, affecting both adults and children.

One-Stop Center Associations breaks ground in Uganda

On May 29, 2023, SAA organized a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of One Stop Center Associations (OSCAs) for two Multipurpose Agricultural Cooperatives in Uganda. Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is funding the establishment of the centers in the northeastern districts of Kole and Napak. Partners and local government officials attended the ceremony.

SAA-Uganda trains agro-input dealers on agrochemical safety

In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) and Makerere University, SAA-Uganda organized a training for agro-input dealers and Community Association Traders on the safe use of agrochemicals in the Lira District. Nineteen (8 women) agro-input dealers and CATs were trained

SAA’s Board Chair meets Uganda’s Minister of State for Agriculture

SAA Board Chair, Prof. Ruth Oniang’o, visited Uganda from February 12 – 17, 2023 to meet and exchange ideas with its national partners. One of the key meetings was with the Minister of State for Agriculture, Hon. Bwino Fred Kyakulaga, held at the Nakyesesa Agricultural Institute in Namulonge