Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project. To increase productivity, market access and resilience of select value chains in the project area.
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Great news from Kakumiro! 🌱☕
Coffee farmers in the Birembo Association are already seeing bigger berries, thanks to UCSATP’s e-voucher support. Quality inputs + smart delivery = real results on the ground. Love seeing farmers take it further with their own savings scheme.
Coffee farmers in Kakumiro District are reporting encouraging early results from @UCSATP support!
The 22-member Birembo Coffee Farmers Association is among 17 groups in the district that have benefited from the project’s e-voucher system under the Coffee Value Chain.
All members have put their inputs to use and report increased berry size on their coffee trees. They praised the system for enabling them to select quality inputs and ensuring delivery.
To sustain these benefits, the group has established a savings scheme to support members’ continued access to quality inputs.
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Fish Capture and Aquaculture Value Chain support is creating opportunities for farmers in Kyegegwa District!
Through @UCSATP e-voucher production grants, the 15-member Kahe Integrated Farmers Association has established five fish ponds on 2.5 acres. The group plans to reinvest proceeds from fish sales to expand to 15 ponds.
Three other groups in the district have also established a combined 15 ponds on 7.5 acres with project support.
With 35,000 fingerlings supplied through @UCSATP, Kahe members are optimistic about their enterprise, projecting over UGX 180 million in revenue per harvest.
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Beneficial Insects Value Chain support is taking shape in Kyegegwa District!
The 17-member Ndama Produce and Growers Association’s Black Soldier Fly (BSF) production unit is nearing completion under @UCSATP, with production planned for the first week of November 2026.
Members welcomed the investment, which is expected to improve BSF production and productivity while providing a source of feed for their existing poultry enterprise, helping reduce feeding costs.
During the assessment visit, Ento Feeds Uganda was urged to address identified gaps and accelerate completion so the group can begin production as planned.
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Farmers in Kyegegwa District welcome improved access to quality inputs through @UCSATP !
The 30-member Rugara Tukwatanitse Farmers group in Hapuya Town Council received 78 bags of fertilizer, 18 spray pumps, 42 litres of fungicide, 18 secateurs, 30 litres of pesticide, 30 tarpaulins and 12 wheelbarrows, alongside training.
All members have put the inputs to use and expressed appreciation for the support. They also welcomed the easier, continued access to quality inputs through Tooro Agro-inputs, helping them sustain their farming activities.
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Uganda Climate Smart Agric Transformation Project retweeted
Training champions of Climate-Smart Agriculture:
Earlier today, a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the Crop Value Chain of the Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project (UCSATP) was concluded with the awarding of certificates to participants.
The training equipped participants with practical knowledge and skills in Farmer Field School (FFS) approaches, including the Agro-Ecosystem Analysis (AESA), to strengthen farmer learning and promote the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.
Through this capacity-building initiative, UCSATP continues to strengthen agricultural extension and knowledge-sharing, empowering trained participants to transfer the skills acquired to farming communities and contribute to increased agricultural productivity, resilience and market access.
The training was held at the @Makerere Agricultural Research Institute, Kabanyolo.
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Uganda Climate Smart Agric Transformation Project retweeted
Happy to preside over the commemoration of the world food day today at @mbazardi in mbarara.
This world food day has also concided with the marking of 100 years of @mbazardi formerly mbarara stock farm( locally known then as "Famu y'omujungu").
I congratulated our @narouganda research scientists for always sustaining our agri-food systems through their continous research and breeding efforts.
Today, we released three (3) new improved varieties of sweet potatoes called the "The purple fleshed Sweet potatoes" which are rich in many nutrients including zinc, vitamin A, C and with antioxidants that prevent/reduce cancer risks and hypertension.
I appealed to all leaders ( agriculture scientists, political leaders and farmers ) to mobilise our people to continue farming and produce more food for our markets. Out of the 40m acres of arable land that God gave us , we haven't even used half of if for effective agricultural production.
I assured our farmers, that government is aware of the increasingly harsh and unpredictable weather and all resources to scale up irrigated farming are being mobilised.
Science and research through innovation must support farmers with knowledge and technology enablers of sustainable climate smart farming. We have to balance farming for food, for income and for Animal feeds while doing so in an environmentally secure ecosystem.
I wish you all fellow farmers a happy world food day!
Today, we conclude the five day Farmer Field and Business School (FFBS) Approach training for Cohort One under the Crop Value Chain at MUARIK, Kabanyolo.
The training aimed to strengthen extension officers’ capacity to facilitate FFBS, promote climate-smart agricultural practices, and equip farmers with the knowledge and skills to improve productivity, strengthen agribusiness, and access markets.
Addressing participants, Dr. Nakalet Opolot, Commissioner for Agriculture Extension and Skills Management, appreciated district extension workers for their continued efforts in supporting farmers. He emphasised the critical role of agricultural extension in transforming subsistence agriculture into commercial farming.
He urged participants to continuously strengthen their professional competencies, understand the impact of their work, and take an active interest in national development priorities, including the Fourth National Development Plan (NDP IV).
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Happy World Food Day!
Today, Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Food Day in Mbarara City, bringing together stakeholders to raise awareness about food security, nutrition, and the importance of sustainable agriculture.
Let us continue working together to ensure food security for all, promote sustainable food systems, and build a future where everyone has access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food.
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Uganda Climate Smart Agric Transformation Project retweeted
Members of Joho and kateki ,pallisa town council receiving their inputs under
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Climate-smart Agriculture: Readying to harvest honey from project support.
📍 Kisoro District
During the ongoing assessment of input utilization, Nyakabingo Local Leaders Association (30 members) and Chintare Beekeeping Group (25 members), which together have over 550 hives, appreciated the modern beehives, protective gear and harvesting tools accessed through the e-voucher system of the Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP).
This support, delivered under the Beneficial Insects Value Chain, aims to boost production and productivity, improve incomes and climate-smart practices.
About the project
The Uganda Climate-Smart Agricultural Transformation Project (UCSATP) is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisherries and agencies including the National Agricultural Research Organization (@narouganda ), the National Animal Genetics Resources Centre and Data Bank (@NAGRC_DB ) and Uganda National Metereological Authority (UNMA) with support from @WorldBankGroup .
The objective of the project is to increase productivity, #market access and resilience of select value chains in the project area and to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency.
The project supports the Government of Uganda to identify, develop, and incentivize adoption of #climate-smart agriculture technologies and management practices that contribute to climate adaptation of agricultural value chains to sustainably increase productivity and household incomes while enhancing resilience to climatic shocks.
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Uganda Climate Smart Agric Transformation Project retweeted
Amolatar District Chairperson, Morish Ogwal Omara rallies stakeholders to encourage farmers to Embrace Group-Model Agriculture Under UCSATP
Ogwal Omara made the appeal
while opening a review meeting for UCSATP held at the District Education Hall.
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Four farmer groups in Amolatar District have received soyabean seeds and assorted inputs worth UGX 96.1 million under Uganda Climate Smart Agriculture Transformation Project (UCSAT)
PACAO, Ms. Susan Acio Eyura, encouraged farmers to take their farming enterprises seriously.
Beekeepers in Kisoro District are putting @UCSATP support to use!
During the ongoing assessment of input utilization, Nyakabingo Local Leaders Association (30 members) and Chintare Beekeeping Group (25 members), which together have over 550 hives, appreciated the modern beehives, protective gear and harvesting tools accessed through the project’s e-voucher system.
Farmers also highlighted the need for further apiary management training, particularly on attracting bees to the modern hives.
The Support under the Beneficial Insects Value Chain aims to boost production and productivity, improve incomes and climate-smart practices.
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Coffee farmers under Nyarutare Coffee Growers in Rukungiri District are putting production inputs received through the @UCSATP e-voucher system to use.
During the ongoing assessment of input utilization, the team engaged the group on their progress and experiences. Farmers expressed appreciation for the support and shared feedback to guide follow-up.
The support under the Coffee Value Chain aims to boost coffee production and productivity, enhance farmers’ incomes and encourage climate-smart agricultural practices.
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@UCSATP team is assessing the utilization of production inputs received by dairy farmer groups in Rukungiri District through the project’s e-voucher system. The groups are already using the inputs and have expressed appreciation for the support.
Delivered under the Livestock Value Chain, this support aims to increase dairy production and productivity, improve farmers’ incomes and promote climate-smart agricultural practices.
The ongoing assessment provides an opportunity to review progress, gather farmers’ feedback and identify any support needed to ensure effective access and utilization of quality inputs.
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Beekeeping groups in Serere District have received production inputs through the e-voucher system under @UCSATP
The support, delivered under the Beneficial Insects Value Chain, aims to strengthen modern beekeeping, increase honey production, improve farmers’ incomes, and promote climate-smart agricultural practices.
Through the e-voucher system, @UCSATP facilitates access to essential agricultural inputs, supporting organized farmer groups to improve productivity and build sustainable livelihoods.
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Uganda Climate Smart Agric Transformation Project retweeted
The Rushayumbe Community Apiary Group in Kazinga Town Council, Kyaka South, Kyegegwa District, has today received apiculture equipment through the Uganda Climate Smart Agricultural Transformation Project @UCSATP to support and improve beekeeping activities. @MAAIF_Uganda
Uganda Climate Smart Agric Transformation Project retweeted
Fisheries sub-sector: Here is an excerpt from the statement delivered by Hon. Robert Migadde Ndugwa, the Minister of State for Fisheries to district leaders convened by MAAIF.
The Ministry aims to strengthen the fisheries sector so it regains its strong economic position, similar to the progress made in the coffee sector.
❇️ On new regulations: The implementing regulations for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Act are now complete and will head to Cabinet immediately following this stakeholder engagement.
Community-led management: The government and the President agree on the vital need to involve local landing communities directly in managing fisheries resources.
❇️ Overhauling licensing systems: The Ministry will address current unfairness, complications, and lack of transparency in boat registration and licensing to protect traditional fishermen.
❇️ Improving communication: There must be clearer channels of communication between the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), district local governments, technical officers, and local fishing communities.
❇️ Reframing enforcement: Future enforcement efforts will prioritize community education to help fishermen understand the law, rather than focusing solely on making arrests.
❇️ Zero tolerance for dealing in immature fish: The Minister reechoed concerns on harvesting of immature fish, emphasizing that destroying young fish stocks directly wipes out future livelihoods.
❇️ We shall prioritize sustainability over politics: Leaders must resist short-term political pressure from voters and remain firm on enforcing conservation rules for long-term survival.
❇️ Implementing targeted enforcement: The government will use a localized enforcement approach, penalizing specific non-compliant landing sites instead of banning fishing across entire regions.
❇️ Boosting national foreign exchange: Proper management of the fisheries sector is vital for generating national revenue and boosting Uganda's foreign exchange reserves.
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