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How to start, manage and market a profitable Agro-Vet-Input Retail Shop

Steps for establishing a Maize Milling Business

A Guide on operating a Tractor Hire Service Business

What you MUST know before Investingin Piggery business

How to start and expand Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs)

What should be done to encourage Ugandan youth participate in Commercial Agriculture

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SECTIONS OF AGRIBUSINESS DIRECTORY

Part I: Search by Products & Services......17

AGRO-INPUT DEALERS..................17

Article: A guide on starting up and operating a Tractor Hire Services Business..............22

Article: How to start, manage and market aprofitable Agro-Vet-Input Retail Shop.............. 37

CROP PRODUCERS & PROCESSORS..41

Article: Steps for establishing a Maize MillingBusiness.................................................. 57

Article : Dos and Donts of Contract Farming................................................... 66

FARMERS, CO-OPERATIVES & SACCOS... 69

Article: How to start and expand Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLAs)..81

LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS & PROCESSORS... 85

Article: What you MUST know before investing in Piggery Business ...................................101

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES IN AGRICULTURE............................. 105

Article: The right financing for the right agribusiness.............................................. 106

Featured Profile: Market Information Expert, Paul Nyende .............................................. 125

NGOs & CBOs IN AGRICULTURE......127

Article: What should be done to encourageUgandan youth participate in Commercial Agriculture..... 143

GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS.. 145

Part II: Ugandan Agribusinesses A to Z .. 149

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Stanbic Bank ................ Front Cover Inside, 105 & 106Engineering Solutions Limited ..................... i & 18aBi Trust ........................ iiSIRACO....................................................... iv & 27ICCO Cooperation ...................vDFCU Bank ............. vi & 109Toyota Uganda Ltd ............... ix & 21Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) ...................xiAgriProFocus Uganda ............................15Agasha Group Limited ..... 16Africa Lease Trade Ltd........................17Post Bank Uganda Limited ......... 19 & 110ETC Agro Tractors and Implements Ltd ......... 20HB Machinery .................................................... 20China North Machine Co. Ltd..................... 24Asia Agro Industries (U) Ltd .......................... 25China Huangpai Food Machines (U) Ltd ........ 25AgroMax (U) Ltd ............................................... 26Balton Uganda Ltd ............................26Smile Tank ................................ 26Chemiphar (U) Ltd .................................... 28Arolim Seeds (U) Ltd ............................. 28East African Seed (U) Ltd ...................... 29Equator Seeds Limited .......................... 29House of Seeds ..................................... 30Seed Co. International Rwanda Ltd.................... 31Simlaw Seeds Company (U) Ltd......................... 31Yokamu Rec. .......................................................... 32General & Allied Limited ................................... 34Kamwaka Farm Supply ...................................... 34Volcano Coffee Limited ..................................... 43Ruyoka Agri-Business Service Investments Ltd....... 47Bio Fresh Ltd. ......................................................... 48KK Fresh Produce Exporters Ltd.......................... 49Sulma Foods Limited ........................................ 50AFGRI Uganda ...................................... 56Kamran Enterprise & General Merchandise ....... 61Bwana Investment ................................... 62JB International Training and Resource Centre ...... 65Faith Harvest Agri-Farm ........................... 65Manna Harvesters International LLC ............. 70Kwifabi Rubumba Integrated Eco-Farm ............ 71Recession Breakers Strong Ltd .............. 71Teso Farmers Agribusiness Centre Ltd................ 72Nutri Nova Limited ............................... 86Twiga Chemical Industries (U) Ltd...................... 86

Mt. Zion Veterinary Drug Shop and Training Centre.................................................. 86Paradise Animal Clinic & Livestock Supplies Ltd....... 86Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA)................ 87Agro-Wealth Limited ......................................... 87Asiima Agri Concern Ltd ................................... 88Shalom Organic Farm Ltd .................................. 90Frank Farm Estates Limited ....................... 91 & 92Kiinars Company Limited .................................. 93Farm Reap Limited ............................................ 93Uganda Meat Producers Co-op Union Ltd. ............ 94 Learn Enterprises Limited .................................. 95Mabeka Mult Business Services ............................ 96Pig Production and Marketing Uganda Ltd ....... 96Son Fish Farm Ltd .............................................. 97TUNADO .......................................................... 98The Hive Ltd .................. 99 & Back Cover OutsideUAP Insurance ................................................ 112Uganda Forum for Agric. Advisory Services ......... 112TransFarm Africa Services ............................... 112Mango Tree ..................................................... 112African Agriculture Risk Management Services U Ltd........................................................................ 113Agrotech Consult ............................................ 113Danish Agro Connect Uganda Ltd.................... 114Ease Agriculture Co. Ltd .................................. 114Excel Hort Consult Ltd ..................................... 114Lumuted Investments Ltd ................................ 116SMJR Consults ................................................. 116WSA Innovations ............................................. 117Uganda Organic Certification Ltd. (UgoCert) ....... 117Rural Enterprise Development Services Ltd.......118 Metajua (U) Ltd ............................................... 118All in Trade Ltd ................................................ 121Global Renewable Energy & Eng. Network .......... 121Agriculture Environment Ecosystems Ltd ........ 122Agriterra .............................................................. 128Solidaridad Uganda ............................................. 130Agency for Sustainable Rural Transformation .......131Friends of the Needy in Uganda....................... 133SAS Uganda .................................................... 135Young Farmers Coalition of Uganda...... 141 & 140Operation Wealth Creation .................................. 146Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) .... 148Global Wide Publishers Ltd ....... Back Cover Inside

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Categories and Sub Categories

AGRO-INPUT DEALERS......17Tractor Dealers & AgriculturalEquipments, 17

Article: Tractor Hire Services Business............................ 22

Repairing Tractors, 25 Tractor Tyres & Lubricants, 25Weighing Scales, 25Agro-Processing Machinery &Post-Harvesting Equipments, 25Irrigation & Greenhouse, 26Water Harvesting Systems, 27Agricultural Testing Services, 28Seed Suppliers, Distributors& Stockists, 28Seedlings, Suckers, GraftedTrees & Tissue Plants, 32Fertilizers, Herbicides,Fungicides & Pesticides, 32Agro-Input Shops & Tools, 33

Article: Agro-Vet-Input Retail Shop ................................ 37

CROP PRODUCERS & PROCESSORS.................41Coffee, 41Cocoa, 45Cotton, 45Tea, 45Flowers, 45Fruit Growers, 46Fruit Processors, 47Vegetable Growers, 48Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, 48Sunflower, 50Simsim/Sesame, 50Groundnuts, 50Peanuts, 50Cashew nuts, 50Shea nut & Shea butter, 50Cassava, 50Irish Potatoes, 50Sweet potatoes, 50Yams, 50Sugar cane & Sugar, 50Phyllanthus, 50Pyrethrum, 50Vanilla, 50Ginger, 50Herbs & Spices, 50Beans, 52

Cowpeas, 52Rice, 52Soya beans, 53Millet, 53Sorghum, 53Wheat, 53Maize, 53Ware House Services, 55Produce Traders, Millers &Exporters, 55

Article: Maize Milling Business... 57

Agro-processors, ValueAddition & Exporters, 61Wine Processors, 64Mushroom Growing &Products, 64Tree Planting & Farming, 65

Article : Contract Farming... 66

FARMERS, CO-OPERATIVES & SACCOS.................. 69Farms, Ranches & FarmingEnterprises, 69Agro-Eco-Tourism Farms &Safaris, 72Farmer Groups, Associations& Co-operatives, 73Farmers SACCOs, 79

Article: Village Savings and Loans Associations ........................81

LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS & PROCESSORS............. 85Veterinary DrugManufacturers & Stockists, 85Veterinary Services & Clinics, 86Veterinary Drug Shops &Distributors, 87Animal Feeds, Poultry Feeds& One Day Chicks, 87Poultry Equipments & otherInputs, 89Poultry Rearing, 89Quail Eggs & Farming, 90Milk Handling Equipments, 90Dairy Farming, 91Dairy Products, 93Bulls, Beef Cows & AnimalFattening, 94Beef & Meat Products, 94Goats, 95Sheep, 95Rabbits, 95

Pigs, 95Fish Farming, 96Honey & Bee Keeping, 98

Article: Piggery Business 101

SUPPORTING BUSINESSES IN AGRICULTURE.................. 105Finance Service Providers, 105Funders & Investors, 105

Article: Finance for Agribusiness 106

Development FinanceInstitutions, 108Commercial Banks withAgricultural Loans, 108MDIs & MicrofinanceInstitutions, 111Insurance Companies inAgriculture, 112ConsultantsBusiness DevelopmentServices (BDS), 112

Featured Profile: Market Information Expert ................... 125

NGOs & CBOs IN AGRICULTURE.......................127Development Agencies &Organizations, 127International NGOs inAgriculture, 128Regional East African NGOs, 130National NGOs, CBOs,Capacity Builders & Trainers, 130Umbrella Organizations,Unions & Associations, 136Research Institutions &Organizations, 138Training Institutions,Demonstration Centre &Schools, 139Youth in Agriculture, 140

Article: Youth in Agriculture .....143

GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS.. 145Ministries & Agencies, 145Agricultural Programmes &Initiatives, 146Research & Training CentresResearch Institutes, 147Local Government Institutions, 148

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TRACTOR DEALERS & AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENTS

Agriserve LtdJim Middleton, Managing Director. Bugolobi, Kampala/Nwoya/Amuru. 0712 264 221/3, 0755 701 239, 0772 701 239. [email protected]. Tractor hiring and farm management services for arable crops.

Agro Corner Ltd.Bugolobi, Kampala. 0776/0705 000 700. [email protected].

Car & General (U) LimitedOba Richard, Sales Manager. Kampala. 0757 207 212, 0414 234 560. [email protected]. www.cargen.com. Deals in Kubota Tractors.

China Machine (U) LtdOjwiya Nelson, Manager. Lugogo, Kampala. 0772 621 223, 0414 223 740. [email protected], [email protected]. www.chinamachineug.com. Supplies Walking Tractors.

Farm Engineering Industries Ltd (FEIL)Tanaji Suravase, Marketing Manager. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0752 222 924, 0414 340 640/1. [email protected]. www.feil.biz. Supplies & Hires Tractors.

African Lease & TradePeter S. Adamsen,

C.E.O Lease & Sales.Kira Road, Plot 64, Kampala. 0783 548 045. [email protected],

[email protected]. www.alt.ug. Deals in Agricultural

advisory services, Finance lease and sales of Equipments.

AGRO-INPUT DEALERS

China North Machine Co. LtdOpio Douglas, Sales & Marketing

Manager. Plot 24, Jinja Road, Kampala. 0702 045 779, 0752

222 298, 0701 888 [email protected]. www.cnmuganda.com.

Distributes PS Tractors, Walking Tractors, Ox-Plough and other

Agricultural implements.

Engineering Solutions (U) Ltd.

Med Mwiri, Sales & Marketing Manager/Ian Walker, Managing Director. 7, Spring Close (Off 5th Street), Industrial Area, Kampala.

0752 701 239/0758 701 238, 0312 264 221/3.

[email protected], [email protected]. www.engsol.co.ug

Supplier of Original Massey Ferguson Tractors; Foton Tractors

& Combines; Falcon Slashers; Tatu, Sumo & Agromaster

Implements & Fabrication of Tipping Trailers.



FarmRite Machineries & Equipment LimitedDaniel Murunga, CEO & MD. Kisaasi, Kampala. 0783 027 124, 0414 590 302. [email protected]. www.farmritemachineries.net. Massey Ferguson & New Holland Tractors & Implements.

G. Ssuubi EnterprisesEngineer David Ssentongo. Wakiso. 0772 310 254, 0753 310 [email protected]. Farm Tractor & Equipment hiring, repairing, ploughing and slashing services.

Iran Agro Industrial Group LtdSeyed Mohammed Ali, Managing Director. Kampala. 0772 480 486. [email protected].

Kaala Trading LtdAli Sheikh, Regional Manager. Bweyogerere, Wakiso. 0776/0700 640 540, 0414 599 752. [email protected]. www.tractorprovider.net. Tractors & Implements.

Maharaja Agro Uganda LtdMicheal Sigh, Director. Lira. 0772 925 916. Agro-implements.

Mas Corporation LtdMartin Kusel/Chris Hetzel.

Jinja Road, Kampala. 0786 038 882/0786 038 896.

[email protected]. John Deere Tractors.

ETC Agro Tractors & Implements Ltd

Ravikumar D. Krishna, Marketing Manager. Moses Ocungi, Senior

Sales Executive. Plot 11, Old Portbell Road (Opp. Former

Club Obligato), Industrial Area, Kampala. Mob: 0751 237

669/0774 798 974, 0750 071 122. Office: 0790 914 809.

[email protected], [email protected].

www.etgworld.com. Sole distributor for Mahindra tractors.

HB MachineryBusinge Henry, Managing Dir.

Sir Kijura House, Plot 1, Butiaba Road, Kijura, Masindi/Olwiyo Trading Centre, Arua Highway. 0772 607 097, 0702 607 097,

0483 660 306. [email protected]. Deals in Auto

Mechanics Services; Agro Auto spares and Equipment sales; Logistics Management and

Transport services; Tractor hire and plow services.

Contact: Ravikumar D. Krishna, Marketing Manager/Moses Ocungi, Sr. Sales Executive.Plot 11, Old Port Bell Road (Opp. Former Club Obligato), Industrial Area, Kampala.

Mob: 0751 237 669/0774 798 974, 0750 071 122. Office: 0790 914 809.Email: [email protected], [email protected]. Web: www.etgworld.com

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The demand for tractor hire services is increasing, as small and medium scale farmers are opening up more land, for cultivation and production, whilst continuing to be unable to access agriculture financing. This creates opportunities for individuals or companies that are able to purchase the tractors and implements required, to offer tractor hire services, however there are many start-up and operational issues that need attention.

The initial purchase of the tractor and implements is critical, as making mistakes at this stage will have a huge impact on the success of a tractor hire business. Buying used tractors or fake tractors from bond yards is a false economy, due to the poor

quality of the tractors and lack of warranty, parts and after-sales support available from the bond yard dealers. The savings made on the initial purchase of the equipment will be quickly eaten by money-losing down time, high repair costs and poor productivity in the field. Purchasing original tractors from authorised dealers who can provide the warranty, training, genuine parts, after-sales support and an up-country dealer network reduces expenses and is more cost-efficient in the medium and long term. It is also important that the tractor hire services company has a good relationship with the supplier of the equipment so that repairs and maintenance work is conducted quickly and is not delayed because of payment issues.

Simple yet powerful machinery from Massey Ferguson. 4 Wheel Drive, Cab and Platform TractorsContact: Engineering Solutions (U) Limited. +256 312 264221/3 | [email protected] | www.engsol.co.ug

A Guide on Starting up and Operating a Tractor Hire Service Business

Contributor: Ian Walker, Managing Director, Engineering Solutions

AgriExperts Guide

Simple yet powerful machinery from Massey Ferguson. 4 Wheel Drive, Cab and Platform TractorsContact: Engineering Solutions (U) Limited. +256 312 264221/3 | [email protected] | www.engsol.co.ug

Selection of the size of tractor and corresponding implements is a factor that is determined by the size of the plots that the tractor will be working, as well as the terrain and soil types. If availing tractor hire services to districts where the average plot sizes are small, 2WD tractors of 45Hp to 75Hp range will be more suitable, whilst 4WD tractors from 80Hp to 90Hp, that can plough 12 acres a day and harrow over 25acres, are suitable for plots of 20acres and over. The 4WD facility increases stability in hilly terrain and provides increased weight and traction thereby giving better efficiency especially in heavy soils.

The selection of the correct implements is also important, so that the implement size/weight etc. matches the tractor that will pull it. The usual combination of implements is a disc plough, a disc harrow and, if possible, a planter. A trailer allows the tractor to be utilised outside of the ploughing seasons, to maintain an income stream.

The person operating the tractor and implements can make or break a tractor hire business. A good operator will ensure operational profitability whilst a poor one will cost the owner a lot of money. Daily maintenance and routine services of the tractor and implements; thorough field checking before work; correct implement settings; correct tractor speed per application; and control of fuel, are the responsibilities of an operator that must be followed up regularly.

Wheeled tractors are generally not suitable for opening land and are best used after the plots have been cleared. Unfortunately due to the high cost of mechanised land clearance (by bull dozers), most plots are cleared manually leaving tree stumps, roots, rocks and ant hills that potentially are the cause of damage to both the

tractor and implements being used. It is therefore advised that prior to any contract work being conducted, there is a thorough inspection done of the land that is to be cultivated, and if there are too obstacles, the contract work should not be undertaken.

Size and shape of the plots to be worked have an impact on the cost of operations and the smaller the plots where more turns are needed, the higher the fuel costs and time needed to do the work, meaning lower profitability. If possible, many plots should be combined to increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. The distance between plots to be worked is often not taken into account and yet fuel is the highest operational cost of a tractor hire service. The tractor hire companies should charge this transport cost out to the customers.

Record keeping is something most people dont like to do but keeping records of dates, acreages worked, application, fuel used, tractor hours, operator hours, maintenance costs, repairs, locations etc. is important in tracking expenses and potential income and will also be useful when working with banks for financing purposes.

Tractor hire service businesses can provide severely needed services to the small holder farmers thereby helping increase production, yields and income and consequently prosperity and if managed well, can be very profitable and rewarding.

Engineering Solutions (U) Ltd. works in partnership with two tractor hire service companies, Ladwong Farming Ltd and Veromos Investments Ltd. who can be contracted through Engineering Solutions on email: [email protected]

AgriExperts Guide



Muduh Contractors (U) LtdMagumba Muhamed, Managing Director. Katwe, Kampala. 0704 124 256, 0772/0753 586 487. [email protected]. Agricultural metal fabrication & spare parts.

National Agro Machinery LtdMudoola Habib, Manager. Entebbe Road, Kampala. 0714 899 933, 0414 234 409. [email protected]. www.national-agro.com. Deals in all types of Agricultural machines.

Northern Uganda Agricultural CenterPeter Adamsen, Sales & Leasing/ Jorn Hansen, Technical Engineer & Agricultural Expert. Kisaasi, Kampala. 0783 548 045/0755 438 295. [email protected], [email protected]. Deals in Farm equipment, Tractors and Ox-ploughs.

Pentagon Technical ServicesKampala. 0774 182 973, 0706 138 [email protected]. Seed cleaner and grinder.

Saimmco LimitedSoroti. 0414 233 577, 0414 233 [email protected]. www.alam-group.com. Deals in Ox-ploughs and Ox-carts.

The Cooper Motor Corporation (U) Ltd (CMC)Aaron Ngobi, Brand Sales Manager. Nakawa, Kampala. 0758 337 890, 0701 989 989, 0414 286 780/4. [email protected], [email protected]. www.cmcuganda.co.ug. New Holland Agriculture tractors 4WD and 2WD.

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National Enterprise Corporation (NEC)Maj. Charles Olaka, GM.

Plot 2, Muwesi Road, Bugolobi, Kampala. 0772 466 765, 0414

231 689, 0414 340 406/[email protected].

www.nec.ug. Sales & Hires Agricultural

Tractors, fertilizer applicator, inter-row cultivator & potato

planter. It also supplies milking machine and multi-purpose thresher & potato harvester

Toyota Uganda LtdPlot 1, First Street,

Industrial Area, Kampala.Tel: 0312 301 500

[email protected]



Uganda Heavy Duty & Farming Equipment LtdGeorge Lukakamwa, Sales/ Marketing Manager. Kampala. 0782 551 069, 0414 567 081. [email protected], [email protected]. New and used Agricultural tractors, ploughs & harrows.

TRACTOR REPAIRING

Emma MachineryKyeyune Emmanuel. Nakulabye, Kampala. 0772 410 444. [email protected]. Repairs Agricultural machinery.

TRACTOR TYRES & LUBRICANTS

City Tyres Okaka Patricks T, Head-Marketing & Branding. Kampala. 0712 420 400, 0414 341 717. [email protected]. www.citytyres.net. Tyres for agricultural tractors, industrial and vehicles.

Vivo EnergyPeter Kiige/Issah Karanja. Kampala. 0772 754 051, 0755 416 400 /0772 754 078. [email protected], [email protected]. www.vivoenergy.com. Lubricants for agro-machinery.

WEIGHING SCALES

Avery East Africa LimitedNdawula Abdul Aziz, Sales. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0782 866 774, 0312 202 733. [email protected]. www.averyafrica.com. Weighing equipments and power solutions.

Precise Weighing Systems LtdSemakula Nooh, Managing Director. Sia Amara Plaza, Bugolobi, Kampala. 0701 555 067, 0392 901 018. [email protected].

AGRO-PROCESSING MACHINERY & POST-HARVESTING EQUIPMENTS

Askar General Merchandise LtdTwenda Clora, Operations Officer. Kampala. 0781 458 614, 0414 200 310. [email protected]. www.askarmerchandise.com. Distributes Cocoon, Super Grain Bags, Collapsible Dryer Case, Transafeliner & Hermetic Bunker.

Auto Sokoni (U) LtdParul Madhvani, Managing Director. Plot 29/29A, Nkrumah Road, Kampala. 0772 401 352, 0752 401 352, 0414 257 601. [email protected]. Supplies Maize mill, Maize huller, Rice Huller, Rice Mill, Coffee Huller, Coffee Pulper and Generator Water Pump.

Bora Agro-Technologies LtdOtecem Emmanuel, Director. Kampala. 0775 608 755, 0759 272 512. [email protected], [email protected]. Designs and manufactures food processing, post-harvest handling and agricultural equipment.

BrazAfric Enterprises LtdRobert Ayume, Head Machinery Sales/Martha Namabiro, Sales Executive. Bugolobi, Kampala. 0772 602 273/0783 565 681, 0414 221 363. [email protected], [email protected]. www.brazafric.com. Coffee, pre & post harvesting grain processing equipment.

China Machine (U) LtdNelson Ojwiya, Sales Manager/Van Hussein Hassan, Sales Engineer . Kampala. 0772 621 223/0752 736 260, 0414 223 740. [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Wheat & Maize milling equipments & Rice hullers.

China Huangpai Food Machines (U) Ltd

Nelson Ojwiya, Manager. Jinja Road, UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo, Nakawa, Kampala.

0772 621 223, 0781 354 525, 0414 223 740, 0393 261 682.

[email protected], [email protected], [email protected].

www.chinamachineug.com. Grain milling equipments,

cooking oil and juice extractors.

Asia Agro Industries (U) Ltd

Contact: Sachin Kamdar Reco House, Nasser Road. P.O. Box 281317, Kampala.

Tel: 0414 232 760, 0414 232 788 Mob: 0772 330 443

Email:[email protected] Products & Services: All types

of Agricultural, Industrial Construction Machinery & Spares.

William Street & Entebbe Road in Kampala, Manafwa Road

- Mbale, Bala Road - Lira and Avenue Road - Arua.

BRANCHES AT

China North Machine Co. LtdOpio Douglas, Sales & Marketing

Manager. Plot 24, Jinja Road, Kampala. 0702 045 779, 0752

222 298, 0701 888 [email protected]. www.cnmuganda.com.

Distributes PS Tractors, Walking Tractors, Ox-Plough and other

Agricultural implements.

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AgroMax (U) LtdRonnie Oved, Director.

Plot 92, Lutette, Gayaza Road, Kampala.

0756 622 465, 0776 622 466. 0414 666 030.

[email protected]. www.agromaxug.com

Deals in Drip irrigation systems, Green House installation,

Seedling nurseries and Farmer training.

Engineering Solutions (U) Ltd.Med Mwiri, Sales & Marketing Manager/Ian Walker, Managing Director. 7, Spring Close (Off 5th Street), Industrial Area, Kampala.0752 701 239/0758 701 238, 0312 264 221/[email protected], [email protected]. www.engsol.co.ug. Supplies Grain Dryers, Silos & Maize Threshers.

Musa Body Machinery (U) LtdHadad Ssebunza, Technical Supervisor. Katwe, Kampala. 0772/0702 917 518. 0312 283 351. [email protected]. Manufactures Agro-Processing and Animal feed Machinery.

Pentagon Technical ServicesSsebanakitta Joshua, General Manager. Wattuba, Bombo Road, Kampala 0706 138 374, 0774 182 973. [email protected]. Post Harvest and Agro-processing Machinery.

Smith and Bolton LtdOscar G. Ofumbi, General Manager. Ggaba Road, Kampala. 0776 222 501, 0392 912 222.

Tonnet Agro Engineering Co. LtdKavuma Joseph, Manager. Gayaza Road, Kyebando, Kampala. 0772 413 754, 0414 373 324, 0312 299 176. [email protected], [email protected]. www.tonnetagro.com. Manufactures coffee pulper machine, rice thresher, hydraulic cassava press, grain drier & cob milling machine.

IRRIGATION & GREENHOUSE

Adritex (U) LtdStephen Mulinzi, Sales Engineer. Nakasero, Kampala.0775 483 067, 0414 660 937. [email protected]. www.adritexug.com. Irrigation & Agricultural Machinery.

Agro-Machinery Services (AMS) LtdChris Kaijuka, Director. Kisasi, Kampala. 0783 657 910, 0712 832 708. [email protected]. Green house construction.

Assen VenturesAsuman Ssenyonjo, Director. Kampala. 0779 896 580, 0782 939 963. [email protected].

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Aquadines Bureau LtdStephen Kaganda, Director. Entebbe Road, Kampala. 0752 700 212. [email protected]. www.aquadines.com. Deals in irrigation system, greenhouse and biogas.

Base Kenry Uganda LtdKenry Mugisha, Managing Director.Central, Kampala. 0772 889 389, 0701 259 940. Irrigation materials & consultation services.

Davis & Shirtliff LtdJoseph L Luyima, Branch Manager. Kampala. 0782 793 763, 0414 346 337/8. d&[email protected]. www.dayliff.com. Manually operated irrigation pumps.

Great Seas (U) LtdOdoi Micheal, Advisor. Kampala, 0756/0776 650 760, 0312 262 686. [email protected]. Pumps for irrigation.

Innovations Africa LtdOlweny Jacinta, Marketing Manager. Munyonyo, Kampala. 0772 307 420, 0414 669 062. Solar powered Water Pumps for Agricultural production Use.

Multiple Industries LtdIndustrial Area, Kampala. 0752 914 016, 0414 236 021/2, 0414 250 486. [email protected], [email protected]. Agricultural irrigation system, Pipes & fittings, Water tank, Roof Insulation for poultry, and supplies Starke Ayres seeds.

Rain MakerEmmanuel Waiswa, Sales Manager. Jinja. 0701 611 091, 0777 621 875, 0392 613 487. [email protected]. Irrigation pumps.

Raveah Uganda LtdHezbon Nyamao, Managing Director. Kampala. 0753 683 995. [email protected]. Dealers in Green houseConstruction, Irrigation, Agro Inputs & Horticulture.

Silta Uganda LtdEkadu Silas, Irrigation Engineer. Wandegeya, Kampala. 0777 434 129, 0200 900 817. [email protected]. Irrigation system.

WATER HARVESTING SYSTEMS

Crestanks LtdN.Suresh, Regional Marketing Director. Bweyogerere, Wakiso. 0752/0772 720 560. 0312 262 015. [email protected]. Water Tanks, Biodigester equipments and post harvesting plastic tanks.

Sustainable Irrigation and Consultancy (Siraco)Eng. Aloysius Mubagizi, Director. Kampala. 0701 487 750, 0775 487 750. [email protected]. www.siracoirrigation.com. Irrigation installation, Green houses & Consultancy.

Balton Uganda LtdPlot 47/51, Mulwana Road,

Kampala. 0312 502 300, 0759 330 923.


www.balton.co.ug.Dealers in greenhouse

structures, water management and irrigation.

Plot 2758, Ntinda-Kiwatule RoadP.O. Box 22076, Kampala.

Tel: +256 392 175 835.Mob: +256 701 487 750,

+256 778 609102.Email: [email protected]: www.siracoirrigation.com.

Products: Irrigation, Greenhouse, Rainwater Tanks and Agriculture Consultancy

Sustainable Irrigation and Consultancy Co. (SIRACO)

Smile Plast LtdVishal Shah, Director. Behind

Quality Chemicals, Luzira Industrial Park, Kampala.

0751 890 890, 0776 890 891. 0759 520 [email protected],

[email protected]. www.smileplast.com.

For quality water tanks, septic tanks, pit slabs & pallets.

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SEED SUPPLIERS, DISTRIBUTORS & STOCKISTS

Uganda Seed Trade Association (USTA)Masereka Nelson, Executive Secretary. Kampala. 0702/0782 423 767. [email protected], [email protected]. www.usta.ug. Umbrella body for Ugandan seed companies.

Akuku Farm Seeds LtdIsiagi Stansilas, Director. Kampala. 0705 408 [email protected].

Amla Seeds EnterprisesLamech Mpoza, Director. Bugolobi, Kampala. 0712 777 345, 0414 233 263. [email protected], [email protected].

Arolim Seeds (U) LtdWilberforce Mubiru, Director. Katongole Complex, Suite 17

(Opp. Kawempe Police Station), Plot 2522, Bombo Rd,

P.O. Box 31925 Kampala. 0772 422 627, 0754 422 627.

0414 347 [email protected], [email protected]. www.arolimseeds.com.

Agro-input supply (Seeds, Fertilizers and Crop protection products) and Agro-out market

development.

Chemiphar (U) Ltd Annick Uytterhaegen, C.E.O.Plot 224-226, Kyeyune Road, Kiggundu zone, Kansanga, Kampala. 0756 502 315,

0712 502 316. 0414 268 832. [email protected],

[email protected]. www.chemiphar.net. Grading,

Inspection of Grains and Pulses, and Seeds. We sell grading

equipment and give training.



Betterson Seeds AfricaSula Muyanja, Director. Luwum Street, Kampala.0701 560 788, 0752 495 555. [email protected].

Farm Inputs Care Centre (FICA) LtdAndrew Sebuuma, Marketing Executive/Mushaija Joseph, Agronomist. Kawempe, Kampala. 0702 415 665/0775 286 967, 0414 566 631. [email protected], [email protected]. www.ficaseeds.com.

Farmers Centre Uganda LtdDr. Otim Bernard, C.E.O/Janet Akello Otim, General Manager. Lira. 0772 389 146/0772 820 420, 0392 831 006. [email protected], [email protected]. Agro input and Produce dealer.

Farmers Service Uganda LtdOkello Herbert. Lira. 0782 711 322, 0392 908 190. [email protected].

Green Nile Agrotech LtdVishal Reddy, Director. Ntinda, Kampala. 0750 995 500, 0790 600 155.

Grow More Seeds & Chemicals LtdSanjeevi Illa, Director. Bugolobi, Kampala.0774 700 818, 0414 578 380. [email protected]. www.growmoreseeds.com.

East African Seed (U) LtdT.D. Shankar, General Manager.

Plot 582, Bombo Road, Kawempe, Kampala. 0772

583 783. 0414 566 585. [email protected], tdshankar@

easeed.com. www.easeed.com. Importers, Exporters

and Marketers of high quality seeds, agrochemicals, fertilizers,

sprayers, farm tools e.t.c.

Equator Seeds LimitedOkol Walter, Inclusive Business/

Okello Tonny, Managing Director. Gulu. 0772 626 203, 0782 620

830, 0392 568 937, 0392 614 057. [email protected],

[email protected]. www.equatorseeds.com. We produce, process and market

certified seeds of both field crop and vegetables.



Quality seeds and services

www.house-of-seeds.com

Contact:

Tabib Habib, Agronomist.Plot 104, Luthuli Avenue,Bugolobi, Kampala.Mob: 0757 765 555 0757 745 555Email: [email protected]

Dealer in high quality vegetable seeds from the Netherlands



Masindi Seed Company LtdLuzinge Eugine, General Manager. Masindi. 0772 550 802, 0465 442 297. [email protected], [email protected].

Nalweyo Seed Company (Naseco 1996 Ltd)Rodeyna Nicolai, Director. Entebbe Road, Kampala. 0776 618 004, 0414 236 365. [email protected]. www.nasecoseeds.com.

Otis Garden SeedPeter Otim Odoch, Director. Lira. 0772 442 962, 0414 269 520.

Pearl Seeds LtdRichard Masagazi, Managing Director. Ganesh Plaza, Kampala. 0772 451 871. [email protected]. www.pearlseeds.com.

Rwenzori Seeds LtdWilliam Nyakoojo, Sales. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0772 514 576, 0392 963 454. [email protected].

Rial Seeds (U) LtdDarlington Tindibakira, Director. Kampala. 0752 778 877, 0312 288 721. [email protected]. www.rialseeds.com.

Seed Promotion Group (U) LtdSam Kuteesa, Executive Director. P.O. Box 9099, Gombe Town Council, Kayanja Building, Butambala. 0755 624 944, 0782 624 944. [email protected]. Deals in seed production, food secutiry and hunger reduction.

Simba Seeds LtdBaligeya Tom, CEO/Ali Mayanja, Agronomist. Buikwe. 0772 417 150/0704 561 432. [email protected], [email protected].

Simlaw Seeds Company (U) Ltd

Contact: Sylvia N. Kyeyune, General Manager.

Plot 78-84, 6th Street, Industrial Area, Kampala. 0782 323 334, 0757 323 334. 0417 130 151. [email protected],

[email protected]. www.simlawseeds.com.

Supplier of top quality certified seeds such as: Kenyan hybrid maize seeds; cabbage gloria;

and other assorted vegetables; pastures, sorghum and other

field crops.

House of SeedsTaban Habib, Manager.

Plot 104, Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi, Kampala.

0757 765 555, 0757 745 555. 0414 500 247.


www.house-of-seeds.com. International agribusiness

consultancy specialized in horticulture, project

development, marketing and sales; and strategic management

among other services.

AND LEAD IN AFRICAWE BREED SEED FEED

Tel : +256 756 532 660 / +250 728 153 333 P.O.Box 525 Kigali, RwandaE-mail: [email protected] www.seedco.co.ug

Seed Co. International Rwanda Ltd

Kasaija P.W. Banage, Country Representative-Great Lakes.

Kampala-Uganda/Kigali-Rwanda. +256 756 532 660/+250 728 153 333. [email protected]. www.seedco.co.ug.

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Supa Seeds Africa LtdPaul Kagimu, GM. Container Village, Kampala. 0772 349 032. [email protected].

Victoria Seeds LtdJosephine Okot, Managing Director. Industrial Area, Kampala.0772 467 365, 0414 346 763. [email protected]. www.victoriaseeds.com.

SEEDLINGS, SUCKERS, GRAFTED TREES & TISSUE PLANTS

Afrophyto Labs Waheb, Director. Kampala. 0772 550 003. [email protected]. Tissue plants.

Agro-Genetic Technologies LtdErostus Nsubuga, C.E.O. Buloba, Mubende. 0414 371 186. [email protected], [email protected]. Tissue cultured crop plantlets.

BioCrops (U) Ltd Geoffrey Arinaitwe, Managing Director. Kampala. 0751 399 307, 0782 278 389. [email protected], [email protected]. Tissue culture for Banana, Cassava, Sweet potatoes & Oranges.

Bukalasa Clonal Robusta Coffee & Fruit Tree NurserySsemakula E. Richard, Manager. Bukalasa, Wobulenzi, Luweero. 0772 435 759, 0702 435 753. [email protected]. Coffee & Fruit Tree Seedlings.

Bwana Kubwa Global Tech LtdBekwasise Herbert, Director. Ntungamo. 0772 374 [email protected]. Supplies tree seedlings, grafted fruits and consultancy in agro-health technologies.

Kuffle Creck Apple NurseriesKato Akramu, Marketing Manager. Ntinda, Kampala.0774 015 027, 0752 015 027. www.cuffle.com.

Kyoga Range Central Tree Nursery and Resource CenterGalima Stephen, Manager. Jinja. 0772 925 762. [email protected], [email protected]. www.nfa.org.ug. Plantation fruit and ornamental species seedlings.

NEVETS Uganda Ltd.Wakiso. 0751 391 178, 0772 987 894. [email protected] in Seedlings, Seeds, Cuttings & Suckers.

Yokamu-RecDr. David S. Muduuli, Director.

Plot 1050, Ntinda, Kampala/Iganga.0772 419 073, 0752 418 072.

[email protected] produce 100,000 coffee

seedlings; 50,000 Orange seedlings; 30,000 banana suckers per season; rears improved goats breeds and

farm management training.

FERTILIZERS, HERBICIDES, FUNGICIDES & PESTICIDES

Crop Life UgandaChicken House, Old Kampala-Kampala. 0772 348 982. [email protected]. National trade association consisting of importers of agrochemicals and fertilizers.

Biocharuganda Organics LtdTuryamwijuka Julius, MD. Nakawa, Kampala. [email protected]. www.biocharuganda.com. Organic Fertilizers

Bukoola Chemicals Industries LtdPaul M. Kyabaggu, C.E.O. Container Village, Kampala. 0772 507 631. [email protected]. www.bukoolachemicals.com. Importers and distributors of Agro chemicals.

Dynapharm (U) LtdKampala. 0312 281 178. www.dynapharmafrica.com. D.I. grow organic foliar fertilizers.

Evergreen International (U) LtdPaul, Sales Manager. Kampala. 0772 861 892, 0782 582 [email protected]. www.evergreen2020.com. Imported chemicals from China & Netherlands.

GNLD InternationalAndrew Maiga, Sales Executive. Kira, Kampala. 0703 520 597, 0775 170 928. [email protected]. Suppliers of Super Grow.

Hangzhou Agrochemicals (U) Ltd (HAL)Lakareber Julius, Agronomist. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0784 816 104, 0753 023 455, 0414 252 295. [email protected], [email protected].

Hantars Uganda LtdSemusu David K., Executive Director. Kampala. 0711 2626 127, 0772 626 127. [email protected], [email protected]. Pest control products.

Keith Associates LtdFredrick Muduuli, Managing Director. Kampala. 0772 456 840, 0414 235 833. [email protected]. www.keithassociatesug.com.Deals in Agrochemicals, Agribusiness consultancy & Soil analysis.

Kyanaziseka Farm SuppplyPeter Kyambadde. Container Village, Kampala. 0704 541 818. [email protected].

Monsanto Uganda LimitedJ.S. Matovu, Director. Nasser Road, Kampala. 0772 404 101, 0752 404 101, 0414 256 019. www.monsantoafrica.com. Supplies Roundup herbicides.



Organic Bio-Deposit Uganda LtdGrace Sylvia, Managing Director. Entebbe, Wakiso. 0775 600 404. [email protected], [email protected]. www.biodeposit.lv. Distributes organic fertilizers.

Osho Chemical Industries LtdMohan Babu. Kololo, Kampala. 0752 766 762, 0414 230 723. [email protected]. www.oshochem.com.

AGRO-INPUT SHOPS & TOOLS

Abuadi Farm SuppliesAbdalla Faraj, Director. Tororo. 0774 597 268.

Acila EnterpriseRuth Okiror, Director. Soroti. 0777 912 165.

Action Live Faith Farm SupplyNanyoto Centurio. Namutumba. 0773 115 354.

Acung KenaOcan Jolly Joe, Director. Oyam. 0775 174 810.

Adumi Youth TradersWadia Ronny, Chairperson. Arua. 0774 165 190.

Agago Agro Vet ServicesOlweny James, Managing Director. Agago. 0782 694 [email protected].

Agali Awamu Farm SupplyKizza Micheal, Director. Wakiso. 0782 805 229.

Agrobrothers (U) LimitedAmanzuru Joseph, Director. Moyo. 0392 300 540, 0751 446 [email protected]. www.agrobrothersblogspot.com.

Agro Centre LtdBetty Opeche, Managing Director. Soroti. 0772 566 162.

Agro-Net KaderunaNdoboli Moses, Director. Budaka. 0772 527 067.

Agro Vet Farmers LtdKarwemera Bernard, Director. Masindi. 0392 548 [email protected].

Alalatong Cheap StoresMuzammil Juma, Manager. Lira. 0785 686 875.

Alworo Ceng UnitedEdwok Tom. Apac. 0775 905 378.

Amio Agro Input DealersEchabu Silver, Managing Director. Serere. 0775 266 396.

Asante Farmers Shop LtdDdumba Godfrey, Director. Kampala. 0772 522 779. [email protected].

Bam Agro ConsultancyMagumba Ahmed, Manager. Iganga. 0772 889 426.

Baraka Agro Input CentreBungu Muhammed, Manager. Adjumani. 0782 889 639.

Bavet CompanyMagado Ronald, Director. Nakasongola. 0772 455 427. [email protected], [email protected].

Biva Agro ChemicalsKulanju Willy, Manager. Kampala. 0772 507 582.

Bombo Agro Input DealerSituma Paul, Owner. Manafwa. 0752 898 422.

Bubulo Agro-Input DealerWatika Fred, Manager. Manafwa. 0775 988 566.

Bukomansimbi Farm SupplyHenry Nuwagaba. Kampala. 0782 527 150.

Bulolo Farm Agro Input DealersBulolo Harry, Director. Pallisa. 0782 209 658.

Bulumbi Network Input ShopBwire Dickson, Assistant Manager. Busia. 0782 710 551.

Busyakilo Agro-Input ShopMuyama Jossy, Manager. Lira. 0776 721 019.

Butebo Agro-Input ShopKateu James Kirya. Owner. Pallisa. 0783 713 820.

Buyinda Farm SupplySiira Muyaka, Manager. Kaliro. 0774 661 320.

Cegere General StoresOtee Bosco, Manager. Lira. 0782 815 051.

Consolidated Vet Agro-InputIriko Ongina Sam. Serere. 0782 255 408/0772 308 633.

Crop Health (U) LtdBaher. Container Village, Kampala. 0772 500 226, 0782 415 023.

EastonOwani JP, Owner. Oyam. 0774 348 703.

Uganda National Agro-Inputs Dealers Association (UNADA)Nangulu Moses, Executive

Director. Plot 16A, Martyrs Day/UNEB Road, Ntinda, Kampala. 0772 633 333. 0312 293 475,

0414 251 677. [email protected],

[email protected]. www.unada.org.

Crocodile Tool Co. LtdErima Lindsey, Finance &

Operations Manager. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0702 432 084.

0414 233 577/612. [email protected], [email protected]. www.alam-group.com.

Hand hoes.

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Eduka YabalimiKisembo Isaac, Director. Kibaale. 0782 543 658.

Faith Agro-InputsMicheal, Manager. Mbale/Bududa. 0772 395 318. [email protected].

Farm Supply ShopMugabi Thomas, Manager. Kibaale. 0782 498 440.

Farmers ConsultKasiira Abdala, Manager. Iganga. 0782 991 413.

Farmers Key Company LtdAyange Patrick. Lira. 0773 623 693.

Friends Agro-Input DealerWashiole Daniel, Manager. Bulambuli. 0776 777 280.

Gemoz Uganda LimitedOmoti George, Manager. Bukedea. 0776 534 634.

Global Agro Inputs LtdWilson Odongo, Director. Container Village, Kampala. 0772 621 489. [email protected]. Sells agrochemicals, animal traction implements like ox-ploughs, planters and manual irrigation pumps e.t.c.

Harvest Agro-Works and Engineering LtdAlele Fred, Director. Lira. 0772 531 267. [email protected]. Seeds, Agro-chemicals, Fertilizers, Poultry feeds & Kroiler one day chicks.

Harvest Agro Engineering Company LtdOkello Bonny, Field Officer. Lira. 0771 432 108. [email protected].

Harvest Farm Seeds LtdKampala. 0414 349 824, 0414 345 825.

Idha Tujje Farm Agencies LtdMuwanguzi Robert, Markerting Manager. Kaliro. 0772 880 349.

Idhatujje and Sons Farm SupplyPhilipo Alone. Bugiri & Iganga. 0773 533 870.

Idhatujje Farm SupplyPhilipo Alone. Namayingo. 0782 382 447.

Jackie Agro-Input DealerMuduwa Jackie, Proprietor. Mbale. 0773 714 431.

Jalson Foundation & Farmers HomeSuzan Ojok, Director. Lira. 0782 849 901. [email protected].

Jinja Farmers ShopNanskombi Carolyne. Jinja. 0782 392 905.

Kaa-Aga EnterprisesAnyima Daniel, Director. Adjumani. 0774 277 849.

Kabwangu Farmers ShopBukenya John Kennedy, Director. Kiboga. 0782 699 098.

Kakuuto Farm SupplyNangendo Prossy, Sales Person. Masaka. 0703 182 774.

Kalex Agro InputsKadondi Alex, Director. Sironko. 0774 696 348.

Kamuli Agricultural SuppliesTatwale Moses, Director. Kamuli. 0752 251 828.

Kanswa Farm SupplyKanabi Fred, Director. Mayuge. 0782 478 271.

Kasaiza Farm SupplyKisaiza Richard. Kaliro. 0773 549 506.

Kawo Agro-ChemicalsOngodia Aziz, Coordinator. Bukedea. 0773 829 875.

Kintu Agro Farm SuppliesKintu David. Jinja. 0782 058 998. [email protected].

Kirungi Agro SupplyAlugizibwe Joan, Director. Container Village, Kampala. 0774 500 810.

Kisakye Modern Farm SupplyMwesigwa David. Jinja. 0752 989 856.

Kitgum Farm Suppliers LtdLamon Caroline Sharon, Managing Director. Kitgum. 0772 351 482, 0792 351 482. [email protected].

Kiziba Community Seed BankBarigye Nabboth, Field Assistant. Sheema. 0753 081 421, 0774 835 351.

General & Allied LimitedB.N.S.Gowda. Plot 14/18, G & B Complex, Container Village,

Nakivubo Place, Kampala. 0712 487 025.

[email protected]. Deals in seeds and crop

protection (vegetable seeds, herbicides, insecticides,

fungicides, public health, knapsack sprayers & fertilizers).

Kamwaka Farm SupplyLugwana James M.,

Director. Plot 18, Nakivubo Place,

Container Village, Kampala. 0776 628 200, 0752 628 200.

[email protected]. www.kabconsult.com. Deals in all Farm input supply, Pasture seeds,

Fumigation, Agribusiness Consultancy and Business

Proposal writing.



Kiyuni Agro-Input ShopSebitalo Samuel, Owner. Kyankwanzi. 0772 335 377.

Kolir Agro Input DealerEtiang Charles, Director. Bukedea. 0782 969 895.

Kony PacoEddy Okello, Director. Oyam. 0782 457 101. [email protected].

Konyapur Agro-Input DealerTaiwo Florence, Director. Alebtong. 0772 686 391.

Kotido Central Veterinary ShopLangoli Mark, Director. Kotido. 0774 434 628.

Kurut Agro-inputsEnuka James, Director. Kween. 0782 805 246.

Kyama EnterprisesMuzamiul Baguma, M.D. Kyegegwa. 0772 614 361.

Lalar Agro Service Company LtdOcanAbari John Baptist, Director. Gulu. 0772 891 991. [email protected].

Las EnterprisesKalule Eriasafu, Owner. Wobulenzi. 0772 601 556. [email protected].

Lero Arwot Agro-Input DealerAkech Rose. Lira. 0782 672 317.

Lubanga Lakika EnterprisesBongomin K. Francis. Nwoya. 0774 203 513.

Lwana Wetase Farm SupplyNabatazi Getrude, Manager. Jinja. 0772 686 021.

Macckwinge PartnersKhaukha Constatine, Director. Manafwa. 0775 988 566.

Masaka Farm SupplyNamatovu Agnes, Director. Nalufuna. 0774 382 584. [email protected].

Mecron EnterprisesNtege Mohammed, Owner. Container Village, Kampala. 0772 440 300, 0701 440 301. [email protected].

Meddie Store for AgricultureBisigwa Ahmed, CEO. Mbale. 0774 020 558.

Mega Trust Investments LtdMary Ethel Gumisiriza, Managing Director. Nakasero Road, Kampala. 0702 506 797, 0772 506 797. [email protected], [email protected]. www.marygumisiriza.blogspot.com. Authorized distributors of Super Gro.

Meta Products Uganda LtdSteven Miiro, Marketing. 0776 422 902. [email protected]. Distributor of foliar fertilizers.

Midlanda Agro-InputsMalewa Paul. Bukwo. 0779 971 624.

Modern Agricultural Services UgandaJoseph Kitumba, Director. Mukono. 0774 410 882, 0706 316 079. [email protected].

Modern Farmers CentreWaiswa Sam, Director. Plot 42, Lubas Road, Jinja. 0773 861 593, 0712 413 190. [email protected]. Agricultural tools, equipment, seeds, fertilizers and agrochemicals.

Modern Farmers CentreKiwanuka Leo, Marketing. Masaka. 0779 551 811.

Mpanga Farm Supply ShopKenneth Nyaika, Manager. Kabarole. 0773 533 721.

Mugonzebwa na Kugonza Agricultural LtdBarungi Davis, Director. Masindi. 0772 469 055. [email protected]. Supplies agro-inputs.

Mk Agro-Inputs KachomoMulaigi Shaban, Proprietor. Budaka. 0782 439 843.

Mukose Farm SupplyMukose Sharif, Director. Kumi. 0392 944 647, 0706 583 747.

Mulongo Farm SupplyNamanda Justine, Attendant. Masaka. 0772 613 693, 0750 613 693. [email protected].

Munguyiiko Trading StoresDratre Charles, Owner/Aziz, Sales. Arua. 0782 395 007/0772 643 404.

M.T. J EnterprisesMatua Joseph. Arua. 0782 664 643.

Mutama and Sons Agro Input DealersMutama John, Member. Manafwa. 0776 502 563.

Mutayi Farmers ShopLubogo Patrick. Jinja. 0752 585 777.

Ndiisa Farm SupplyKasekende Joseph, Director. Rakai. 0772 615 593, 0702 615 [email protected].

Minerva (U) LtdAmin Merchant,

Director. Plot 38, Sironko.0776 780 786, 0702 780 786. [email protected].

Supplies Agro-inputs, Veterinary products, Bee

Keeping equipments, Honey and its by-products.

Nsanvu Agro Farmers LtdNabirye City House, Scindia

Road, Kampala. 0782 301 406. [email protected].

Agricultural Chemicals and Seeds.

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Obanga BerObete Nicolus, Director. Amolatar. 0777 194 084.

Obanga Papowa ApwonyiNam Robert. Kamdini, Oyam. 0772 949 427, 0758 949 427. [email protected].

Ochemaceni Agro VeterinaryBuga Semi, Member/Opido Alex, Chairperson. Yumbe. 0772 389 493/0782 495 067.

Okaro Wok Agro-input DealerAtine Richard Manager/Okullo Marcelo, Owner. Oyam. 0772 181 088.

Olina Agrovet CenterOliva Olina, Manager. Mbale. 0772 647 930.

Our Shop Farm SupplyAsumani Nalugoda. Iganga. 0781 408 000.

Owo Farm SupplyOmalla William Owino, Manager. Tororo. 0752 934 922.

Quality AfricaAmase Anna Mary, Marketing. Busia. 0779 768 432.

Rakai Farm SupplySsengooba Moses, Managing Director. Rakai. 0772 414 744. [email protected].

Salima Agro Input & General SuppliesSafi Alli/Halima Braham, Director. Moyo. 0772 655 241/0774 013 284.

Save the Rural out of Poverty (SROP)Ssegirinya Sam, Executive Director. Mengo, Kisingiri Road, Kampala. 0772 193 571, 0706 664 740. www.srop.ngo.ug. Pesticides and Fertilizers.

Sukura Agro Supplies LimitedSoitta Patrick, Director. Mbale. 0772 427 142, 0454 435 175.

Tacco Farm SupplyRose Ouma, Operator. Mayuge. 0772 405 791.

Taknes EnterprisesOtaka Vicent, Manager. Lira. 0772 674 126.

Team Spirit Agro-DealerOuni Peter, Director. Otuke. 0777 416 223, 0751 574 900.

Tim IdiroOlot David, Director. Lira. 0793/0782 512 890.

Trust Chemicals Uganda LimitedNakivubo Lane, Kampala. 0783 100 652. [email protected].

Tororo Farmers EnterprisesOwor Alexander. Tororo. 0772 886 109, 0712 548 [email protected]. Agro inputs & implements, Cross breeding animals.

Ugujebe InternationalIjosiga Muzamil Abubaker, Director. Yumbe. 0782 360 992, 0752 360 992.

Vap Chemicals LimitedJames Kyambadde Kajoba, CEO. Gayanza Road, Kampala. 0772 409 149. [email protected].

Viena Farm SupplyNagawa Juliet, Manager. Container Village, Kampala. 0772 445 910.

Wanga Agro-input ShopKuuya James, Owner. Manafwa. 0782 142 627.

Wilber General Supplies and Agriculture ServicesRichard Ogwal, Managing DirectorLira. 0772 660 827, 0752 660 827.

Winyo Aulu Agro Enterprises (U) LtdFelix James, Director. Pader. 0756 451 008. [email protected].

Wobulenzi Agricultural CentreKyokunda Jane, Chairperson. Luwero. 0785 316 252.

Yudda TaddeoMathew Mabirizi, Manager. Lugazi. 0774 485 300.

Prima Farmers Enterprises Limited

Swethen Kyamulesire, Managing Director.

Fort Portal, Kabarole. 0701 680 621, 0772 373 564.

[email protected]. Sells agricultural inputs, equipments and offers

veterinary services.

Superchem Agro CentreElizabeth Asiimwe, Operations Manager. Nakivubo, Container

Village, Kampala. 0701 902 408, 0774 123 865,

0414 695 626. [email protected],

[email protected]. Chemicals, Seeds, Fertilizers,

Fumigation and Advisory services.

Victoria Agro links LtdTumukunde Force, Managing Director. Kisaasi, Kampala.

0772 052 431, 0705 056 932. [email protected]. Distributors of Agrochemicals,

Seeds & Equipments; and exports fruits, coffee, beans

and vegetables.

Like any other business, an agro-vet input shop begins with the realization that there is demand for agro and veterinary products in an area. These shops operate as any other retail business: They stock products, and sell them at a margin of between 25-30% to pay for operational expenses and generate a profit for the entrepreneur.

Demand for agro and vet inputs will definitely increase in the coming years as more and more farmers modernize and commercialize their agricultural practices. This rural transformation is being supported by Government efforts, through youth development and micro-

finance programmes, and the penetration of formal banking in rural areas. Therefore start developing your agro-vet input business now, and grow your business with the expected growing demand. However, developing a profitable agro-vet shop requires the following steps:

Develop the Business Idea Agro-input shop ideas are based on the identified need in the community. For instance: you may have noticed that there is no agro-vet shop in your trading center or you could be having the passion, education and background in agro-vet-input products. To confirm whether your ideas are correct, start with market research. This also helps

How to start, manage and market a profitable Agro-Vet-Input Retail Shop?

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This article is sponsored by the Northern Uganda Agriculture Livelihoods Recovery Programme (ALREP), and the Karamoja Livelihoods Programme (KALIP). ALREP and KALIP were implemented by the Government of Uganda from 2010-2015 and financed by the 10th European Development Fund. THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

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Winfred Babirye, Contributor Winfred is a veterinary specialist and extensionist by profession with 14 years of experience. She owns an agro-input shop in Kampala and rears poultry on commercial scale. She is working as a Treasurer for UNADA in the South and Central Kampala region. Winfred also collaborates with MAAIF in trainings related to agro-input quality improvements. Agro-input shop owner and member of UNADATel: 0312 293 475. Mob: 0774893925Email: [email protected]

Michael Mbayo holds a Masters degree in Development Studies and Bsc. in Agriculture (Economics). He worked with UNADA where he participated in the implementation of ALREP as a project coordinator for training agro-input dealers. He implemented Voucher/Cash for work programmes under Restoration of Agricultural Livelihoods, Northern Uganda Component (RALNUC). Additionallly, Michael has accumulated over 16 years of working experience with MAAIF, TILDA Uganda Ltd, Kibimba, AT Uganda, NAADS, ADRA Uganda and Eastern Uganda Field among other organizations.Victoria Seeds. Mob: 0774 251 975Email: [email protected]

You could further expand your market research by bringing a few products that look promising and offer them to your potential clients. At this stage, you dont aim at a profit, but you look for your clients response to the products, and what they are willing to pay for it.

Make a Business Plan Once the market research shows that the shop is needed, make a business plan stating your goals, assets, needed investments, type and sources of your products, your marketing plan, your projected sales, margins, income and profit, for at least the next 3 years. It is important that your business plan is realistic, and takes into consideration unforeseen losses such as theft and price increases. The business plan will tell you how much you are likely to earn, and how these earnings will develop over the next years. A good business plan may also help you to get a loan from a bank or individual.

Develop your Business

Develop your expertiseIf you dont know much about the agro-vet business, start studying the topic. This will also help you to advise your customers professionally. UNADA offers courses in

Business Development, agro-vet product handling and marketing.

It is a requirement for all agro-vet dealers in Uganda to have a Safe Use and Handling of Agro-vet Inputs Certificate from MAAIF. The training is organized by UNADA, in partnership with Makerere University and MAAIF. A business registration, a trading license and TIN are also required.

Getting a shopYour shop should be at least 3.5 x 3.5 meters, with good ventilation, and a proper ceiling and roof. Before operating, a MAAIF inspector visits the shop and issues a three year operation license at a cost of 350,000 Ugx. Sharing the shop with other retailers is not allowed as some of your products are poisonous.

To bring your shop to the required standards, you may need to carry out some improvements, such as proper shelving, painting, ceiling, ventilation, counter, pallets, and a signpost. These cost UGX 3-5 million on average.

Stock your shopThe initial capital to stock your shop is likely to be UGX 1-3 million. Agro-inputs are bought from UNADA certified seed


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you to understand your potential customers, their needs, understand the industry of agricultural inputs, and know your competitors.

Typical market research questions are:

Areas of research Research questions

Customers who are my customers; where do they live and what do they need; what are they willing to pay

Products what is already on the market at what price; what are possible gaps in the market

Competitors who are my competitors; their strengths and weaknesses; what can I learn from them; how can I be different, and preferably better than the others

Suppliers who would be my suppliers, how reliable are they

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companies and other national and regional suppliers such as: Farm Input Care Centre (FICA) Seeds, Naseco, Pearl Seeds, General and Allied, Twiga Chemicals, Balton Uganda, Hangzhou Agrochemicals and many others. More companies are listed in the Agribusiness Directory sold in leading bookshops.

According to MAAIF regulations, veterinary drugs for animals must be kept separate from agro-inputs (seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides) to avoid contamination.

The agro-input business is seasonal, so you need to adjust your stock and market strategy to match the season: ploughs and seeds at the beginning of the season, pesticides during the season, tarpaulins and gunny bags at the end of the season. This reduces stock costs and avoids some stock to expire.

Market your shopYou have to aggressively and proactively market your business. For starters, put up a clear signpost. Talk to people about your products, lay-out demonstration gardens with improved seeds, organize farmer field days, or set up a network of local agents to distribute your products directly to farmers.

Pricing your ProductsSome importers provide a price structure indicating the wholesale and retail prices, which have a 5-10% margin. You can also visit neighboring shops to find out their current prices. You can try to be cheaper, or offer a better service, such as providing good advice or handing out product leaflets.

Operate your shop efficientlyYou need to manage it efficiently by keeping surroundings clean, maintain and track your stock, keep proper books of

accounts, and provide excellent service to your customers.

Bookkeeping and stock keeping are the weakest parts of retail shops in Uganda. But without a simple system to follow what goes in and out in terms of money and products, you cannot determine whether you are operating at a loss or at a profit. You would also not be able to detect theft.

Expected Revenue and Profit MarginsWith an investment of UGX 6 million, a medium size agro-vet shop can generate revenues of UGX 2 3 million per month during the cropping season. If well managed, the gross profit would be around UGX 400 600 thousand, and a net profit of UGX 250 400 thousand per month for around 6 months per year.

Tips for being more successful Acquire as much knowledge as possible

about agro-input-vet retail business. Sell genuine agro-vet-input products

with good expertise advice. Customer satisfaction is key to the success of your shop.

Maintain good and trustworthy supplier relationships. This will get you products on credit and better wholesale prices.

Attend trainings and workshops to acquire more expertise and business skills.

Enjoy what you are doing.

For more information, contact the Partner of ALREP/KALIP:UNADA SecretariatPlot 16A, Martyrs Day/UNEB Road, NtindaP.O. Box 7634, KampalaTel: 0312 29 34 75, 0414 25 16 77Fax: 0414 34 02 67Mob: 0772 63 33 33Email: [email protected] Website:www.unada.org


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Ankole Coffee ProducersCo-operative Union Ltd (ACPCU)John Nuwagaba, Managing Director.Bushenyi. 0772 461 876. [email protected]. www.jmicoffee.org/acpcu/

Banyankole Kweterana Co-operative Union LtdNiwahebwa Nelson,Managing Director. Kakoba, Mbarara.0772 577 857, 0706 249 824. [email protected]. www.bkcu.co.ug Coffee exporting, processing, grading & marketing.

Bufumbo Organic Farmers Association (BOFA)Mbale. 0777 600 271. [email protected]. Arabica Coffee.

Bukonzo Joint Coffee Coop. UnionPaineto Baluku, Managing Director. Kyarumba, Kasese. 0782 419 021. [email protected]. www.bukonzojointcoffee.com. Produces and exports quality organic fully washed certified Arabica coffee from Rwenzori Mountains grown by over 5,500 smallholder farmers.

Bukonzo Organic Farmers Co-op. Union Ltd (BOCU)Kabugho Josinta, GM. Umoja Village, Nyamwamba Division, Kasese. 0753 273 084, 0781 526 613. [email protected], [email protected]. www.bukonzo.blogspot.com. Exporters and producers of organically and fair-trade certified Arabica coffee from over 1,500 smallholder farmers.

Busaru Middle Level Farmers AssociationBundibugyo. 0782 546 663. Coffee & Cocoa.

Dwaniro Coffee Farmers AssociationKagwa, Chairperson. Rakai. 0782 495 654. Robusta Coffee growers.

Gumutindo Coffee Cooperative Enterprise LtdWillington Wamayeye. Mbale. [email protected]. www.gumutindocoffee.co.ug. Specialty Fairtrade Organic washed Arabica Ugandan coffee.

CROP PRODUCERS& PROCESSORS

National Organic Agricultural Movement of

Uganda (NOGAMU)Musa k. Muwanga, CEO. Plot

957, Galukande Close, Muyenga, Kampala.

0772 448 948, 0312 264 039. [email protected]. www.nogamu.org.ug.

Promotes and develops the organic sector in Uganda.

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Ibanda Growers Cooperative Society LtdIbanda. 0789 936 150.

Jacaranda Group LimitedBernadette Obbo, M.D & Founder. Entebbe. 0772 886 645, 0704 020 177. [email protected]. Coffee.

Kabonera Coffee Farmers Cooperative Society LtdLuyombo Muluya Philip, Chairman. Masaka. 0772 893 019, 0701 095 528. [email protected]. Coffee, bananas, dairy, beans & maize.

Kaseera Farmers Company LtdMbalirwa Elly Sekayita, Chairperson. Mubende. 0772 887 368. About 300 Robusta coffee farmers.

Kasule Coffee FarmThim Andersen, Managing Director. Bulinga, Kampala. 0782 662 739. [email protected] grower and exporter.

Kaweri Coffee Plantations LtdEtienne Steyn, MD. Plot 1, Kitemba, Mubende. 0362 600 600, 0772 200 460. [email protected]. www.kaweri.com. Coffee growers, processors and exporters.

Mukasa Estates LtdAhmed Nsubuga, Manager. Nakaseke. 0772 956 609. [email protected]. Clonal Robusta coffee.

Tuliraba Estates LimitedSuzan Batwala. Operations Manager. Jinja. 0755 572 863. [email protected], [email protected]. Coffee grower and poultry rearing.

Webcofu LimitedKagga Badru, Board Secretary. Masaka. 0754 370 765, 0782 330 765. [email protected].

Women in CoffeeZaina Muyobe, Chairperson. Manafwa. 0782 843 084.

Zibula Atude Coffee ProducersSamu Mulumba. Mukono.0777 852 908.

Ankole Coffee Processors LtdAlfred A. Mwangi, General Manager. Kampala.0752 557 818, 0414 252 541.

Armajaro Uganda LimitedFred Kafuko, Project Manager/Guy Speakman. Bweyogerere, Wakiso. 0775 552 827, 0702 700 711. 0312 202 425/6. [email protected], [email protected]. www.armajarotrading.com.

Bakwanye Trading Company Mbwambale Constantine, Managing Director. Wampewo Avenue Kololo, Kampala. 0772 482 248. [email protected]. Coffee, Cocoa, Vanilla & Timber.

Budadiri Arabica Coffee Factory LtdEdmond Walimbwa Gubi, Director. Sironko. 0773 484 870, 0752 296 996. [email protected].

Busira Coffee Farming Mulhondi B. Milton, Director. 0777 308 240.

Coffee World LimitedLuutu Yusufu, Manager. Kawempe, Kampala. 0782 891 045, 0772 688 005. [email protected].

El Cafino Uganda LimitedYorokamu Abainenamar, MD. Ntinda, Kampala. 0772 407 336. [email protected].

Elgonia CoffeeBukawa Kassim. Tororo. 0754 449 202, 0776 449 [email protected], [email protected].

Export Trading Company (U) LtdBalbir Singh Shekhawat, Finance & Accounts Manager. Namanve Kampala. 0752 708 092. www.etgworld.com.

Fourways Investments LimitedJolly Asiimwe, Coordinator. Luzira, Kampala. 0772 843 059, 0414 504 761. [email protected].

Gatto Estates (U) LtdDenis Richard Seninde. Kampala. 0773 413 307, 0312 515 [email protected], [email protected].

Good African CoffeeAndrew Rugasira, C.E.O. Bugolobi, Kampala. [email protected]. www.goodafrican.com.

Great Lakes Coffee Company Ltd.Andreas Nicolaides, Sales Director. Ntinda, Kampala. 0784 948 919. 0414 286 961. [email protected], [email protected]. www.greatlakescoffee.co.ug.

COFFEE TRADERS, PROCESSORS & EXPORTER

Besmark Coffee Company Ltd

Triumph Nimbareeba, Exports Manager & Logistics/Sabiiti

Bernard, Director. Plot 722, Old Jinja Road (200m from Jokas Hotel), Bweyogerere, Wakiso. 0774 850 847, 0704 300 697. [email protected],

[email protected]

Coffee a Cup Cooperative Society Ltd

Mathias Nabutele, Chairman. Plot 10, Church Road, Mbale. 0785 240 922, 0712 755 909.

[email protected]. Highland premium washed Bugisu Arabica

coffee exported to US, Europe and Asia.


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Ibero (Uganda) LtdNsereko Eugene. Nalukolongo, Kampala. 0414 342 619/21/29. [email protected]. www.ibero.co.ug.

Ideal Commodities (U) LtdKawere Mohammed. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0702 233 556. [email protected].

Ishaka Quality Commodities LtdIshaka Kizito. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0701 948 725. [email protected].

Job Coffee LtdAyub Kalule, Managing Director. Kawempe, Kampala. 0414 342 619. [email protected], [email protected].

Kampala Domestic StoresIshak K. Lukenge, Managing Director. Bugolobi, Kampala.0414 235 597.

Kampala Jellitone Suppliers Ltd.Nateete, Kampala. 0414 270 887. [email protected].

Kawacom Uganda LtdNtinda, Kampala. 0414 222 611/[email protected]. www.ecomtrading.com. .

Lakeland Holdings LimitedMasiga Kenneth Bwire, Export & Documentation Manager/ George Namude Bwire, Managing Director. Industrial Area, Kampala. 0782 679 172, 0703 406 884, 0414 345 120. [email protected].

Lwanyaga Coffee FactoryJolly Asiimwe, Coordinator. Luzira, Kampala.0772 843 059, 0414 504 761. [email protected].

Mbale Importers & Exporters LtdMbale. 0752 725 400. [email protected].

MTN Main Traders LimitedFred Kibalama, Marketing Officer. Mbale. 0701 800 977. [email protected]. Coffee traders.

Nakana Coffee Factory LtdKampala. 0772 783 084, 0414 342 [email protected]. www.nakanacoffeefactoryltd.com.

RIIS Coffee LtdTrine Riis Jensen, M

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