Uganda National Farmers Federation

Yesterday, 29th December 2025, during our Annual General Meeting/Farmers Council at our Head Office, President @Kamuganga, Board, and Farmers’ Delegates unveiled the vision for a modern Farmers’ Tower at UNFFE Headquarters.let us build a stronger future4farmers. @FrankTumwebazek

The Mindset Module is not a soft component of the curriculum. It’s a strategic trigger Many farmers initially believed technology is “for the youth.” We challenged that narrative by building self-efficacy the belief that anyone can learn with effort .@MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official

Smarter farming starts with digital tools. The ICT4Farmers App empowers farmers to: manage farm records, access markets, share equipment, receive pest & disease guidance, track weather updates, and connect with expert support ,all in one platform. @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official

Participants were also guided on how to verify whether their devices are authentic using codes, understand call forwarding settings, and how to disable any unauthorized forwarding. This empowered them to take control of their digital security and privacy. #ICT4Farmers

Participants are also being equipped with essential everyday digital skills such as scanning QR codes, navigating with Google Maps, accessing government e-services, exploring the ICT4Farmers App, and practicing online safety to protect their data and devices. This is more than training — it’s empowering farmers with the tools they need to thrive in a digital world. Cc; @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @UCC_ED @8TechConsults @unffe @ict4farmers

Today in Dokolo District, alongside the @UCC_Official representative Mr. Edgar Ssegujja , the team visited four farmers to assess the real impact of digital skills training on agribusiness. The results? Practical. Measurable. Promising. @MoICT_Ug @UCC_ED #ICT4Farmers

AGRI- FOOD MISSION PANEL: We are honored to host a distinguished panel of experts driving transformation across Uganda’s agri-value chain. Their insights will guide discussions on scaling smallholder farming, improving input and output markets, and building a modern, resilient, and investable agri-food ecosystem. Dr. Dick Kamuganga – President, Uganda National Farmers Federation Okurut Charles – Executive Director, GTS Solutions John Robert Okware - Country Director, Uganda ACELI Ass. Prof. James Peter Egonyu – Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Busitema University Aga Sekalala Jnr – Chairman, Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) & Executive Director, Uga Chick #RISE4UG2026

6. Technology Access: Digital solutions must be affordable and usable by all. Dr. Dick Kamuganga, President, @unffe #RISE4UG2026

Several critical risks smallholder farmers face that limit productivity 1. Organizational Capacity: Fragmented farmers make financing & support difficult. 2. Production Risk: Rain-fed agriculture makes farming vulnerable to climate shocks. #RISE4UG2026

Leadership in Uganda’s farming sector starts at the grassroots, from village Farmers Associations up to national leadership. Yet, the smallholder farming sector faces fragmentation: scattered farmers, small enterprises, and fragmented interventions. Reducing this fragmentation is key to creating organized, scalable, and bankable farming systems. — Dr. Dick Kamuganga, President, Uganda National Farmers Federation #RISE4UG2026

Smallholder farmers face several critical risks that limit productivity: - Organizational Capacity: Fragmented farmers make financing and support difficult. - Production Risk: Rain-fed agriculture makes farming vulnerable to climate shocks. - Input Market Risk: Poor-quality seeds and high-cost inputs hinder productivity. - Output Market Risk: Weak markets reduce incentives to grow. - Financial Access: Farmers struggle to meet loan requirements. - Technology Access: Digital solutions must be affordable and usable by all. — Dr. Dick Kamuganga, President, Uganda National Farmers Federation #RISE4UG2026

Reducing fragmentation and closing the achievement gap unlocks investable opportunities in Uganda’s Agri-food sector. By improving organization, input and output markets, financial inclusion, and technology access, smallholder farming can scale commercially, feeding the nation, driving economic growth, and supporting Uganda’s ten-fold growth strategy. — Dr. Dick Kamuganga, President, Uganda National Farmers Federation #RISE4UG2026

Ahead of today’s #ICT4Farmers training at Mayuge District HQ, our Eastern Team went live on 99.3 Mayuge FM to mobilize and sensitize farmers on the power of digital skills. From market access to productivity: agriculture must go digital. @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @UCC_ED

The ICT4Farmers training in Busia District and Alebtong District successfully concluded, marking another milestone in strengthening digital capacity among farmers. Participants were taken step-by-step through the #ICT4Farmers App interface, gaining hands-on experience in how the platform supports continuous learning, access to timely agricultural information, and improved farm productivity. Cc; @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @UCC_ED @8TechConsults @unffe #ICT4Farmers

Watching good morning Uganda on @ubctvuganda about the strategic importance of 32 National Agricultural Show in Jinja organized by @unffe Agriculture is being positioned not just as farming, but as innovation, business, and a key driver of Uganda’s economic growth. #JinjaAgriShow

The impact of our 3-day digital skilling training in Soroti and the wider Teso sub-region. Implemented with @unffe, @8TechConsults and supported by @MoICT_Ug and @UCC_Official the initiative is strengthening farmers across the agricultural value chain. #ICT4Farmers

The @unffe is rolling out digital skills trainings for farmers across Uganda through the #ICT4Farmers initiative. Supported by the @MoICT_Ug & @UCC_Official, farmers are learning to access info, boost productivity, tap into online markets, & use tech in agriculture. #GoldenPosts

#ICT4Farmers Training kicks off in Mayuge. District leaders Mr. Waiswa Emmanuel Kawuzi & Mr. Kyamusana Aliyi urge farmers to embrace digital skills, modernize their farms, and mentor others.@MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @unffe #ICT4Farmers

The @unffe with support from @MoICT_Ug and @UCC_Official is delivering digital skills training to farmers across different districts in Uganda. Through this initiative, farmers are gaining practical knowledge on how to use digital tools to access information, improve productivity, and participate confidently in the digital economy. The trainings are designed to promote digital inclusion and strengthen agricultural growth through technology. @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @UCC_ED @8TechConsults #ICT4Farmers | #GoldenPosts

Uganda’s agricultural potential is enormous; innovation, investment, and coordination can turn it into meaningful impact. The RISE Agri-Food Mission brings together farmers, agribusiness leaders, financiers, technologists, and policymakers to transition Uganda toward a high-value, technology-enabled agri-food economy. Aligned with national food security, industrialization ambitions, and Uganda’s ten-fold growth strategy, this mission advances innovation-driven models designed for productivity, resilience, and global competitiveness. Join the conversation shaping the next generation of Uganda’s agri-food transformation: riseugforum.com/missions/agric…

Today’s recap showed impact in action. Participants reflected on learning to embrace risk and positive mindsets, use Excel for tracking farm finances, Word for records, and understand hardware/software to confidently operate. @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official #ICT4Farmers