In Uganda, over 1.8 million households are engaged in coffee cultivation, contributing nearly a third of the country’s export earnings. Despite this significant contribution, more than 1,000 tons of coffee are destroyed annually due to poor quality. According to the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), this issue is largely attributed to substandard agronomical practices and improper handling methods.
This project aims to establish a commercial, sustainable farm that will serve as a benchmark for exemplary agricultural practices in coffee farming. In addition to setting a high standard, the farm will provide employment opportunities and function as a training center focused on ecological and circular farming methods.
The project’s core activity is coffee farming, supported by five subsidiary activities: macadamia cultivation, banana and bean farming, apiculture (beekeeping), and rabbit farming. These activities are expected to create over 100 permanent jobs, 2,000 temporary but recurring jobs, and numerous indirect employment opportunities for over 1,000 youth and women within the community.
The project’s setup is designed to yield both short-term and long-term returns, ensuring coverage of operational and capital costs beyond the program’s conclusion, thereby guaranteeing its sustainability. Additionally, a one-acre model farm has been developed for training local farmers. This model aims to increase household incomes and ensure a consistent supply of high-quality coffee for our processing facility.
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