@rkabushenga I have always criticised people who post pictures while at your farm. While I am still puzzled by the quality of plants in the pictures, today I am happy I have been able to see the harvest sample. It says it all. Eat that ka money with joy. 🙏🙏
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Doing Fulfilling Things
Today, I took a group of people to my coffee farm. It was eclectic mix of those who want to follow in the footsteps of my farming journey and others who simply wanted a weekend out on a farm. I had stopped doing this six years ago. Then I gave a talk on coffee to a Business Fireside Chat at the Bight of Benin Restaurant in Kampala last February. By the end of it, there was a push for me to do this again. I agreed. And so it happened. What we do on these tours is to explain the complexities of farming coffee. I always want to make sure that by the end of it all, there is no illusion about the business of growing coffee.
Part of the problem is the positive financial performance of the coffee sector . The perception now is that there is a lot of assured quick and big money to be made. This is false. And when I respond to the curious, I make a point to disabuse them of this misconception. The other way I do this is by giving my visitors a real experience of some the work we do on the fair. So they understand what it actually takes to grow coffee and take it to market. On this occasion I took them through the tedium of picking ripe coffee cherries. After some walking over the whole morning, they only managed a harvest of 6 kgs. They were tired. My point was made. The work of growing coffee to the point where it can be sold, is tough.
Eleven years ago this week, I planted the first coffee seedling at @RugyeyoFarmLtd. Over the years I have understood that while coffee farming is an exacting undertaking, it is the one segment of the value chain where most Ugandans can participate for financial return. It is the only opportunity open to us as local Ugandans to generate and capture value. The other segments have prohibitively high financial barriers to entry. Even where public investment is made like Tanzania did in secondary processing of ready to drink coffee, it has only benefitted factory owners or state employees who run the government outfit. Farmer incomes remain unchanged, in fact they bring their coffee green beans for sale in the lucrative market of Uganda. In Uganda, the farmer pockets 85% of the international market price. The way to improve farmer turnover is public investment in farmer ability to get hogs yields and improve quality. This higher turnover will translate into taxable income for the Treasury. Margins can be better if some of the costs like fertilizer and water can be subsidized. This will pay for itself through ability to employ more people.
You would think these things would be obvious. But there is the old adage about the prevalence of common sense. So people like me will do what we can. To grow our coffee and mentor those who have the courage to try this. It is the perfect celebration and payback for being a part of this fulfilling coffee farming journey
@Arsenal It was a very good trial. At least arsenal didn't go to defend. The boys tried their best. Maybe and I insist maybe, Man city has one or two players better than arsenal. But our boys need all the 💐.
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PRESIDENT MUSEVENI'S TOUGH PICK: AMONG'S LOYALTY OR MAO'S DEAL ⁉️
President Museveni faces a tough choice for the next Speaker of Parliament. He must decide between keeping loyal Annet Anita Among for her dedication and hard work, or appointing Norbert Mao in line with their recent cooperation deal.
The decision has sparked tensions between the two leaders.
Who will win it???
Name: Bellah olla
Tribe: Omoro
Age: 24
Birth month: April
Status: Single and not searching
Profession: Doctor
Hobbies: Kachabali, wrestling
Football team: Arsenal
Favorite quote: It’s All vanity ,Just ensure you live.
Add yours please😁
If anyone knows which school this is, we need to identify this girl. Even if we paid for a boda boda for a year. Maybe after that one year, the family will have found a solution or we could still renew her boda offer.
Coffee farming is more than just growing a crop—it is building a future. Every seed you plant carries the promise of income, growth, and a better life. It may take time for coffee trees to mature, but patience in farming always rewards those who stay committed.
Start small, but start with purpose. Prepare your land well, choose healthy seedlings, and take care of your plants like an investment. Water them, protect them, and give them the nutrients they need. Remember, strong plants produce strong yields.
Challenges will come. There will be pests, unpredictable weather, and market changes. But successful farmers are not those who avoid problems—they are those who learn, adapt, and keep going. Every challenge is a lesson that makes you a better farmer.
Focus on quality, not just quantity. Well-managed coffee with proper harvesting and processing can earn higher prices in the market. One well-grown coffee tree can support your goals if you give it the right care.
Stay consistent. Farming is not about quick results—it is about steady progress. Day by day, season by season, your effort will grow into a productive farm. With time, your coffee plantation can become a reliable source of income for you and your family.
Believe in your work. Agriculture is not a small job—it feeds nations and builds economies. As a coffee farmer, you are part of something bigger. Your dedication matters.
✅ coffee farming rewards patience, discipline, and hard work. If you stay focused and never give up, your farm will not only grow coffee—it will grow success.
#UnpopularOpinion#705. You’re a public servant. You’ve never gone on Annual leave for several years. What’s the name of your problem? Do you fear someone will grab your job? Do you have shoddy deals & think your replacement will find out? AL helps you to refresh, reboot, refocus, bond with family & relatives, develop or clean up your estate, but also take the necessary rest you need to recharge your batteries. It also helps you to start thinking about retirement & whether you would live without your job should anything happen & you left it. Go ahead, ask & take your well deserved leave.