AGRI-SMES

Mujaasi Investments Limited is a growth stage company which purchases grain, cereals, fruits and vegetables in bulk for resale. The company currently trades in grains such as rice, maize, sorghum, bananas and beans from Masaka, SSembabule, Mutukula, Rakai, Isingiro and Kyotera Districts. It has over the years ventured into value addition of fruits such as pineapples by processing pineapple jam, dried pineapples and canned pineapples. The Agri-Sme mobilizes local small holder farmers into solid producer organizations to consolidate it’s upstream supply chain and also incorporates supporting farmers with agronomical practices training and business management skills to ensure quality output.

Gloford Institute of Innovation is a social agribusiness working in the post-war region of Northern Uganda. The agribusiness supports farmers in production, post-harvest handling and marketing with a vision to establish a value addition as a short-term goal, and guarantee market value for the smaller holder farmers in the long term. Farmers are trained on the agronomy of soil, beans and maize, climate-smart agricultural models, farming as a business, market management for smaller holder farmers, and post-harvest handling.

Muhangi Dairy Farm Limited deals in dairy farming, embryo breeding, yoghurt and cheese processing, artificial insemination and silage processing. Under the brand name ‘Rima yoghurt,’ Muhangi Dairy Farm Limited processes yoghurt from the milk produced on the farm in three different sizes (500g, 250g and 150g) and two flavors -vanilla and strawberry.

National Union of Coffee Agribusinesses and Farm Enterprises Limited (NUCAFE) is a farmer-owned social enterprise whose main business focus is Robusta coffee value addition and export. NUCAFE is an umbrella organization of over 200 farmer associations across the country to which it provides access to markets and mobilizes resources for.

KK Fresh Produce Exporters Ltd (KK Foods) is the industry leader in the exportation of fresh fruits and vegetables from Uganda to Europe and other continents. KK Foods exports of fruits and vegetables include; hot pepper, chili, sweet potato, African egg-plant and matooke (green banana). In addition to exporting fruits and vegetables, KK Foods has invested in a production facility to produce value-added products.

Founded in 2008, AgriNet Uganda Limited operates a network of over 300 local entrepreneurs providing a range of market access services including agricultural market intelligence, supply chains management, agro-processing/value addition and agribusiness development training services.

Wiseman Business Farm is an Agri-SME whose main production line focuses on fish farming, growing of maize, beans, rice, fruits and vegetables. The Agri-SME also produces bananas, coffee, practices piggery and solar irrigation on a minor scale.
Wiseman Business Farm Limited started operation in 2019 in Bulamaagi village- Iganga district
and this has since been where major operations are done. In 2019, the Agri-SME started by
establishing 3 acres of banana plantation at the time which later was extended to a total of 5
acres.

Bros Coffee Uganda Limited is a specialty and sustainable Arabica coffee producer and exporter. The enterprise focuses on coffee processing by directly buying from the farmer members; processing the cherries by undertaking value addition into green beans and finally exportation. The Agri-Sme was is also engaged in providing agricultural advisory services on good agronomic practices on farm coffee management, harvest/post-harvest handling with the aim of increased yields and quality standards.

Founded in 2015, Akorion Company Limited (Ezy Agric) has developed a robust and scalable product providing a data-driven and end to end solution to the major challenges of farmers and agribusinesses. Through its different platforms, portals and applications, the company has developed a gateway to 300,000 users in Uganda (June 2021) and has over 14,000 active users in the past 12 months.

Established in 2017, Soya Solutions E.A Limited (SSEAL) focuses on developing sustainable and commercial soybean value chain operations in emerging markets across Sub-Saharan Africa. SEAL offers an innovative investment opportunity in soybean processing for food, feed, and more, targeting regions abundant in natural resources but lacking advanced agricultural technology suited to local conditions, modern farming techniques, equipment, and management expertise.

Wimrob Bees Company Limited is a Ugandan business specializing in processing and selling high-quality, certified honey. Established in 2014, they operate across Northern Uganda with honey hubs in multiple regions. Wimrob sources acacia honey directly from hives, known for its premium quality and popularity in elite African and European markets, as well as local clinics, individuals, and supermarkets in major cities.

Located in Bugiri district, Busoga Seed Solutions is an Agri-SME that specializes in buying, growing, cleaning, processing, and packaging seeds with stringent quality control protocols. The company operates in five product categories: field crops, vegetable seeds, seedlings, farm tools, and crop protection. It enhances seed accessibility by offering transportation services for bulk purchases and utilizes a software platform for recruiting input distributors and facilitating agricultural input payments.

Farm Uganda Limited is an Agri-SME specializing in grain processing, livestock feeds, marketing, commercial farming, and value addition to agricultural commodities such as maize, cassava, white sorghum, barley, and soya bean.

The company also offers tractor hire services to the community. By supporting smallholder farmers through forward contracting, Farm Uganda ensures a market for maize, sorghum, and cassava.

Vertical and Micro-gardening is an innovative urban farming start-up located in Kampala, Uganda. Their main product is The Vertical Farm, a system of stackable soil beds with a central vermicomposting chamber. This chamber efficiently composts household waste, producing nutrient-rich castings for organic fertilization, minimizing input costs.

Agro-Sahas International Limited, established in 2020, is an Agri-SME specializing in the processing of organic and conventional agricultural products. The company focus lies in oil seeds (such as sesame), maize, soybean, and sunflower, which we transform into finished products for both animal feed raw materials and human consumption markets.

Mt. Rwenzori Coffee Farmer's Cooperative Union Limited is an esteemed association of coffee farmers with a primary focus on coffee value addition. The Union has successfully mobilized and empowered 22 primary cooperative societies to operate their coffee businesses sustainably, encompassing activities such as coffee bulking and collective marketing. Currently, the union has registered 2,948 Arabica coffee farmers through their respective cooperative societies, with 1,254 actively engaged.

Kive Farm Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Ltd is a sole proprietorship Agri-SME specializing in pineapple farming, primarily focusing on the sweet cayenne variety. The establishment of this SME aimed to create reliable market access for farmers and enhance pineapple production by procuring pineapples in the flowering stage from local growers.