aBiDevt retweeted
Saturday, August 15th was our first in a series of Coffee Retreats at @RugyeyoFarmLtd. With support from @ITCnews CLEAR Project, we discussed the coffee circular economy, market access & financing. It was strictly by invitation & we were honored with the presence of industry giants. John Nuwagaba- founder of @acpcu_ltd arguably the most successful coffee cooperative, @aBiDevt & Rabo Foundation who are big funding partners in the sector, @KBarigye of @mtnharvestug who is driving ambitious marketing of specialty, @BarbaraMugeni of @kwezicoffee a rising star of women in coffee @KigoziMaggie a big commercial coffee farmer and my neighbor plus many members of the Elite Coffee Growers Association & Commercial Coffee Producers Association of Uganda. I convinced these guys that we focus on field based interactions rather than air conditioned seminars & talking shops. The next one will be hosted in Mityana at the farm if an interesting Ugandan agroforester-James Kabanda. We must drive growth & expansion of coffee
@MsBrenda_A
aBiDevt retweeted
Spot on!
By working collectively, farmers can reduce production costs, share knowledge and resources and also gain stronger bargaining power to access better inputs and larger, more reliable markets.
Smallholder farmers can tap into bigger opportunities when they work together.
Through farmer groups like unions and co-operatives, they gain access to affordable inputs, larger markets, better prices, and improved produce quality.
Through #GRASP, @aBiDevt, in partnership with @AFAPPartnership, is supporting farmer groups to strengthen their resilience and market linkages.
Watch as Joel Kakaire, Country Director, @AFAPPartnership, explains why it is important for farmers to work together.
#LimaSmart
#WeAreaBi
#aBiGrasp
aBiDevt retweeted
Farmers' resilience grows when they can access reliable markets.
Through #GRASP, @aBiDevt is strengthening market linkages and connecting smallholder farmers to credible input dealers, better market opportunities, and credit, helping them earn more, reduce losses, and build sustainable livelihoods.
#LimaSmart
#WeareaBi
#aBiGrasp
aBiDevt retweeted
Great initiative.
Agriculture is the backbone of our country but why do you think the actual farmers are not benefiting much from it? They lack basic knowledge about inputs, markets etc..
aBiDevt retweeted
Sustainable agriculture begins where production meets opportunity. Strengthening market linkages is one of the most effective ways to improve farmers’ incomes, reduce post-harvest losses, and build resilient food systems.
Initiatives like #GRASP are demonstrating that when farmers have reliable markets, access to quality inputs, and financial services, they don’t just survive they thrive.
This is the kind of investment that transforms rural livelihoods and drives inclusive economic growth.
Farmers' resilience grows when they can access reliable markets.
Through #GRASP, @aBiDevt is strengthening market linkages and connecting smallholder farmers to credible input dealers, better market opportunities, and credit, helping them earn more, reduce losses, and build sustainable livelihoods.
#LimaSmart
#WeareaBi
#aBiGrasp
aBiDevt retweeted
Today, I had the opportunity to visit Circular Farm in Mukono, where I gained valuable insights into smart farming and sustainable agricultural practices. It was an inspiring experience to see innovation being applied to enhance productivity while preserving the environment.
I’m particularly excited about the work @aBiDevt is doing with the rollout of #LimaSmart, a significant step toward empowering farmers with smarter, more efficient, and sustainable solutions. Initiatives like this are shaping the future of agriculture and driving meaningful impact in our communities.
#aBiGrasp
