Mrs. Wanyana Joy uses regenerative practices like crop rotation, mulching, and a mix of organic and inorganic fertilizers in her garden in Kamuli district. Her maize-poultry integration creates a smart cycle: maize feeds the birds, and poultry waste enriches the soil. A true

During President Shuichi Suzuki’s visit, we visited Iowa State University’s project site, where we explored community-driven innovations improving nutrition and household well-being. We saw home gardens growing nutrient-rich crops like amaranth and sweet potatoes, and learned how

we stopped by Kamuli Agribusiness Initiative Development Association (KAIDA), one of our One Stop Centre Associations in Kamuli. With over 1,125 members, 70% women. KAIDA provides farmers with training, inputs, postharvest services, market access, and financial support.

During President Shuichi Suzuki’s visit, the delegation met with UGAFODE Microfinance Ltd to explore how the SAA–UGAFODE partnership is boosting access to finance for smallholder farmers. From agricultural loans to digital banking via UGAFODE Mobile, these services are helping

We visited Mr. Masengere’s rice, maize, and cassava processing facility in Buikwe district. A SAA-supported enterprise benefiting from training in production, post-harvest handling, market linkages, and financial access. His facility now improves product quality, boosts farmer

Mr. Sande Karoli, is a cocoa farmer from Buikwe District benefiting from SAA’s linkage with UGAFODE. With access to agri-loans and technical support, he has successfully integrated vanilla, cocoa, coffee, and livestock farming, boosting productivity, improving soil health, and

Saa team visited Grainpulse Limited a key SAA partner producing custom fertilizer blends that support regenerative and climate-smart agriculture. The plant not only improves soil health with tailored inputs but also offtakes produce from farmers, addressing both soil degradation and

SAA Uganda held a high-level dialogue themed "Transforming Agriculture in Uganda: From Potential to Prosperity through Innovation, Inclusion, and Impact," with President Shuichi Suzuki as Guest of Honour. The event brought together key stakeholders to discuss challenges and

During his visit, SAA President Mr. Shuichi Suzuki met with Mr. Fred Mayanja and senior officials at MAAIF 🇺🇬 to reaffirm collaboration in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan IV and Agro-Industrialization Programme. The meeting focused on key priorities such as

We visited Volcano Coffee owned by Mr. Gerald Katabazi, a youth-led enterprise sourcing from over 13,000 smallholder farmers, including those supported by SAA. The team experienced a coffee cupping session and learned how the business adds value for local and export markets,

SAA President Mr. Shuichi Suzuki and his delegation visited the International Fund for Agricultural Development Uganda Country Office and met with Country Director Mr. Mohamed El Ghazaly. The meeting focused on expanding collaboration, particularly in Karamoja under the upcoming Oilseed Project. Key areas discussed

SAA President Mr. Shuichi Suzuki and his delegation visited the World Food Programme Uganda Office, where they met with Acting Country Director Ms. Genevieve Chicoine. The meeting reaffirmed their strong partnership, especially in supporting smallholder farmers in Karamoja. Discussions focused

SAA President Mr. Shuichi Suzuki and his delegation visited the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Uganda office to strengthen ties and explore joint opportunities. Discussions focused on scaling SAA’s OSCA model, regenerative agriculture, and value chain development. Both parties

SAA President Mr. Shuichi Suzuki met with African Forum For Agricultural Advisory Services. Executive Director Dr. Lilian Lihasi Kidula to discuss scaling inclusive, digital, and farmer-centered extension services. They reflected on joint initiatives like the Gates Foundation project in Nigeria and the AU’s Soil

This Morning, the African Forum For Agricultural Advisory Services. Executive Director Dr Lilian Lihasi held a meeting with the new Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) President.Shuichi Suzuki during his five day visit to Uganda, the two leaders discussed the long standing partnership that the two organisation's. Present is Anyang Robert

Our team, led by Ms. Oliva Nabiryo, Senior Program Officer, recently trained TAABU Cooperative members in Bulambuli district on the One Bag Initiative (OBI) concept. The training aimed to help them utilize their cooperative’s social resources to generate income for purchasing a

Following the training in Bulambuli, 3 representatives from TAABU Cooperative visited our One Stop Center, Zirobwe Agali Awamu Agri-business Training Association (ZAABTA) to explore the maize milling machine, grain dryer, and cleaner they aim to purchase. Prossy, the Assistant

Lauren Landis, World Food Programme Uganda Country Director, visited an agro-input shop in Kawalakol, Karenga District, supported by World Food Programme and SAA Uganda under the Agriculture and Market Support programme. Managed by the Lokosinalit Women's Group, the shop provides quality inputs to local

Lauren Landis, World Food Programme Uganda Country Director, has officially handed over a tricycle to Emukeunos Savings Women’s Group in Kawalakol, Karenga District. The support, provided under a cost-sharing arrangement between World Food Programme and SAA Uganda aimed at easing produce transportation and

Lauren Landis, World Food Programme Uganda Country Director, handed over a tractor to Moru-Ita farmer group in Kawalakol, Karenga District. The tractor was provided under a cost-sharing arrangement between World Food Programme SAA Uganda and Solanika, as part of the Agriculture and Market Support (AMS) project