Uganda

Uganda

For more than 30 years, we have worked continuously to achieve one goal: a better deal for farmers. In 2021, we reached 13,900 producers.

We focus on establishing structured trading systems, developing farmers business management and ensuring sustainable, quality and safe food production and consumption. Currently, we are running our Sustainable rice programme and our Good Food for Cities programme in the cities of Mbale and Kampala.

Projects

Strengthening rice sector climate adaptation and mitigation in Uganda

Ugandan rice production by smallholder farmers has expanded greatly, and in order for more space for rice production, farmers turn wetlands into paddy fields. Wetland conservation is crucial for adaptation to climate shocks and variability to better absorb stress caused by climate change, and to limit climate change exposure. Rikolto is implementing the "Climate Mitigation and Adaptation for Uganda Rice Sector" project, funded by the Flemish International Climate Action Programme to contribute to Uganda's wetland conservation and climate change mitigation in the rice sector through the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly rice production practices according to the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) standard.
Updated on:
January 16, 2024

Generation Food goes international

A young community of innovators wants to give their peers a sustainable future through inclusive businesses in food systems.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Transforming Northern Uganda into a regional food basket

Empowering smallholder farmers of rice, cassava and soybean to transform Northern Uganda into a food basket for Uganda and its neighbouring countries.
Updated on:
January 16, 2024

Constructing Kampala’s pathway to becoming a Food Smart City

Building Kampala's future as a sustainable and inclusive food system
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Sustainability as the key to strong and competitive rice markets in Tanzania and Uganda

Significant business opportunities remain for rice farmers. Future investments must enable smallholder farmers and processors to build their businesses in a sustainable way and to acquire new skills.
Updated on:
January 16, 2024

Generation Food: Youth as innovators of Uganda's food systems

Changing an unsustainable and exclusive food system into an innovative, sustainable and inclusive one driven by youth to build a strong and resilient Mbale and Gulu.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

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