Promoting sustainable banana farming in Uganda – enhancing food security, income generation, and agricultural resilience.
Uganda’s Staple Food
Bananas provide 12% of daily calories for Ugandans.
Income Generation
Supports over 7 million Ugandan farmers.
Nutritional Value
Rich in potassium, fiber and essential vitamins.
Why Banana Farming in Uganda?
Key Benefits
- Climate Resilient: Adapts well to Uganda’s tropical climate
- Year-Round Production: Continuous harvest potential
- Multiple Uses: Food, juice, beer, and fiber
- Cultural Significance: Integral to Ugandan diets
Our Goals
- Promote high-yield banana varieties
- Combat banana wilt disease (BXW)
- Improve post-harvest handling
- Develop value-added products
Overcoming Challenges
Addressing key issues in Ugandan banana farming.
Disease Management
- Banana Wilt (BXW): Implementing resistant varieties
- Black Sigatoka: Fungal control strategies
- Nematodes: Soil health improvement
Climate Adaptation
- Drought Resilience: Water conservation techniques
- Soil Fertility: Organic matter management
- Pest Control: Integrated pest management
Market Access
- Post-Harvest Losses: Improved handling techniques
- Value Addition: Processing training
- Market Linkages: Connecting farmers to buyers
Our Banana Plantations
What We Offer
Planting Materials
- High-yield tissue culture plantlets
- Disease-resistant varieties
- Traditional local cultivars
Training
- Modern banana farming techniques
- Organic farming methods
- Value addition processing
Join Our Banana Farming Initiative!
Whether you’re a smallholder farmer or agricultural entrepreneur, we provide the knowledge and resources for successful banana farming.
📞 Contact Us Today! Let’s grow Uganda’s banana industry together! 🍌🌱