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Final AgriMeetUP Report 29 March 2016 PDF
Final AgriMeetUP Report 29 March 2016 PDF
Table of Contents
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Opening Remarks.................................................................................................................................. 5
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Report for the 1st AgriMeetUp Day 2016. Sponsored by AVSI Foundation SKY and hosted by Agasha Group Ltd.
1. Introduction
AgriMeetUp Day is a quarterly networking B2B event where key stakeholders in Agribusiness
sector physically meet and greet; get to know each other; and share information, opportunities,
knowledge, advice and challenges. This face-to-face meeting is organized with the aim of
strengthening business linkages initiated via online agricultural and trading platforms. Most of
the participants have virtually met via social media channels, on the emailing group, phone calls
or via the networking website forums. AgriMeetUp Day is also being used as a tool to break the
ice between the upcoming young agripreneurs and experienced agribusiness
practitioners/professionals for possible mentorship linkages, career guidance and employment
opportunities. The ultimate goal is to see more business deals being initiated, followed-up and
closed during AgriMeetUp events.
Figure 1: Lt. Col. David Karuhanga having a one-on-one talk with agro-processors and investors
AgriMeetUp Day involves the following activities:
Knowledge sharing open forum discussions
Presentation of the new projects, products and services in the sector
Interactive interviews with the key speakers and best farmer award winners
Marketplace pitching on what participants are selling and buying
Sharing of the upcoming networking events and relevant source of information
Mini-exhibition to show-case product samples
Business Speed Dating
Friendly Agri-related Competitions
Networking Cocktail/Dinner and Entertainment
Report for the 1st AgriMeetUp Day 2016. Sponsored by AVSI Foundation SKY and hosted by Agasha Group Ltd.
Figure 2: Rajab carrying product samples of his fruit tree seedlings to show-case at AgriMeetUp Day
Report for the 1st AgriMeetUp Day 2016. Sponsored by AVSI Foundation SKY and hosted by Agasha Group Ltd.
4. Opening Remarks
The 1st AgriMeetUp Day was opened by Lt. Col.
David Kansiime Karuhanga, the coordinator for
Nakawa division Operation Wealth Creation
(OWC), a Ugandan government initiative
programme whose aim is to at eradicate poverty and
facilitate growth of households income, mainly
through agriculture. He briefly gave the background
of the initiative, the targeted programme
beneficiaries, why it came into existence and its
current activities. After which, he attended to
different questions and contact referral inquiries
from the participants. Some of the questions
included:
After an interactive question and answer session, Lt. Col. David had one-one talks with some of
the participants and he encouraged them to visit his office for further inquiries. He recommended
the participants to visit OWC official facebook page and learn more about its activities:
https://www.facebook.com/Operation-Wealth-Creation-Uganda-265411633666685/.
Report for the 1st AgriMeetUp Day 2016. Sponsored by AVSI Foundation SKY and hosted by Agasha Group Ltd.
5. Mini-Exhibition Tour
During the tea-break session, participants visited mini-exhibition where fellow attendants had
show-cased their product samples. Some of the exhibitors reported to have sold their products.
These included:
Sage Uganda: It presented and sold packed chia seeds, displayed its banner and
distributed brochures.
OrganicNews: The participants received a copy of February newspaper on organic
farming where Sage Uganda was featured. OrganicNews is a monthly newspaper
published by NOGAMU.
Ekinu G.Nuts: This consisted of packed groundnuts grinded manually by use of a locally
made mortar (ekinu). The product was presented by a young agripreneur, Balamaze
Frank. He believes that consuming his product will reduce on risks of cancers where the
current groundnuts are grinded by use of machines which wear-off during the processing.
Hamra Agribusiness & Horticultural Company: A youth-led enterprise show-cased
samples of fruit tree seedlings and services offered.
Jakana Foods: Meg displayed the new packaging bags that Jakana Foods is
manufacturing that will increase life shelf of goods such as dried fruits, juice, meat e.t.c.
American Chamber of Commerce Uganda: Brenda gave out flyers and details on the
upcoming event, Generation AgriPreneur Summit & Expo 2016.
Figure 3: Meg Jaquay, MD for Jakana Foods sharing her experience on fruit processing
Report for the 1st AgriMeetUp Day 2016. Sponsored by AVSI Foundation SKY and hosted by Agasha Group Ltd.
Opportunity: During harvesting seasons, Ugandan farmers grow different varieties of fruits
which can be added value to process juice and concentrates. There is increased demand for the
purely natural juice by the middle class.
Challenges: Most farmers in Uganda do not practice irrigation which makes fruits to be in
abundance during harvest period and very scarce in dry spell. This has an effect on the
processors as they require higher working capital to purchase large quantities of fruits and keep
them in cold storage facilities for the low supply season.
Recommendation: The agriprenuers were advised to
develop their niche product in the industry of fruit
processing and outcompete the imported juices in
Uganda. It was noted that in Uganda there are not
enough fruits to process the highly demanded
concentrate as compared to juice. Additionally, more
feasibility study should be made before investing in the
fruit factory.
Initiatives: Nassali Jorrien, a young agripreneur lady
proactively formed a Whatsapp group on fruit factory
to continue brain storming on the business idea. Meg
also offered to mentor any serious entrepreneur that
would be interested in her 22 year experience of fruit
juice processing in Uganda.
Note: During the forum, it was clarified that Britania had only moved the production factory line
to Kenya but it still exists in Uganda and its fruit juice products will continue to be sold in the
local market
During the question and answer, participants inquired from John on how their individual
enterprises, organizations and government related initiatives can be involved in implementing
SKY project. John presented different cases where they are working with various partners. He
also provided brochures and business card for continuous communication. For details on SKY,
visit: www.avsi.org or Follow SKY via Twitter @skyAVSIUganda.
9. Marketplace Pitching
Participants were provided with forms to fill in items they are currently selling and buying;
services they are providing or looking for; business partner being sought; and give details on the
upcoming agricultural related events among other offers ( see Table 1).
Figure 5: Market Pitch for participants that were buying, selling & seeking/offering services
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Contact Details
Selling Agro-produce
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I am looking for buyers. I produce a minimum average Emily Lazea
of 4 tonnes of Tilapia fish on monthly basis.
Location: Masese, Jinja.
Phone: +256759288288
Email: emily.lazea@gmail.com
2
I produce and sell sweet pepper and tomatoes grown Stephen Oloka
from green house. I also deal in pig rearing.
Location: Wakiso
Phone: +256782262026
Email: stephen.oloka@yahoo.com
3
I supply kroiler chicken/chicks; I am currently seeking Byamukama Samuel
for agribusiness financing for irrigation system Appropriate Technology Investments
equipment; I need to link up with irrigation equipment Location: Jezza, Mpigi
suppliers/service provider
Phone: +256704131745 /
+256782923343
Email: byamukamass@gmail.com
4
I grow oranges in Serere district on a commercial Leuben Ekutu
scale. Fruits will be on sale in the near future.
Location: Serere
Phone: +256772120054
Email: leubene@gmail.com
5
We provide standup pouches (packaging bags) for long Meg Jaquay
shelf life both for dried goods and liquids such as juice, Jakana Foods
dried fruits e.t.c.
Location: Kawempe, Kampala
Phone: +256703551709
Email: jakanafoodsmeg@gmail.com
6
We offer and supply grafted seedlings such as Kigenyi Rajab
mangoes, citrus, passion fruits, avocadoes, coffee, Hamra Agribusiness & Horticultural
pawpaws and guavas among others
Company
Location: Kawanda
Phone: +256750995877
Email: rajab.kigenyi@gmail.com
7
We grow, supply, export and promote chia seeds Okello Robert
within and outside Uganda
Sage Uganda
Location: Krish Mall, Bugolobi
Phone: +256777397559 /
+256702333112
8
I grow and sell ginger and chilli peppers
Angol Emmanuel
Location: Gayaza
Phone: +256754675663
Email: immanuelangol@gmail.com
9
We sell Morie hibiscus tea of about 12 tons per season. Twesiime Orator N.K. Kaddu
Natural Basket Uganda Ltd
Location: Mbarara-Rwampala &
Kampala
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Phone: +256772960824 /
+256705358899
Email: moriehoney@gmail.com
Balamaze Frank / Ayomo Wilson
Ekinu House of Groundnuts
Location: Banda, Kampala
Phone: +256704416525 /
+256785222062
Email: balamazefrank@gmail.com
Samuel Kagoye
Arabica Coffee Producers
Location: Mbale
Phone: +256702251216
Email: acpuganda@yhaoo.com
Bwija Perez
Kabarole Beekeepers Association
Location: Kitumba, Binanata, Fort Portal
Phone: +256704639900 ,
+256772373716
Email: ijaperry@gmail.com
Buying Agro-produce
13 We buy produce such as maize, beans, groundnuts, Watujjo Agro-Produce Limited
cowpeas, soybeans e.t.c.
Location: Kisenyi-Kiganda Zone,
Kampala
Phone: +256392941468
Email: watujo17@yahoo.com
Looking for a service provider
14 I am looking for a reliable agronomist to guide me. I Babigumira Evas Joy
just started farming as a business in growing passion Rwemereza Mixed Farm
fruits, vegetables and rearing poultry.
Location: Nsasa Kira Town Council,
Wakiso
Phone: +256772447529 /
+256702447529
Email: evasjoy@gmail.com
Offers a service
15 I am always willing to teach maize and soybean Bill Mayer
farming lessons to TEACHABLE farmers
Location: Baale, Kayunga
Phone: +256783298437
Email: bjm777bill@aol.com
16 I offer consultancy services to organizations to fine Stephano Kiyemba
tune their proposals so as to position them for funding Siem Partners
and partnership.
Location: Ntinda, Kampala
Phone: +256701483393
Email: kiyesteps@gmail.com
17 Online platform/portal/market for trading (buying and Naika Julius
selling) of food, agro-products, machinery e.t.c.
Food and Agro Market Uganda
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Phone: +256758956755 /
+256786224601
Email: foodandagromarket@gmail.com
Kabuuza Pamela
Ronella Agribusiness Initiative
Location: Nansana,Wakiso
Phone: +256788706640 /
+256750192578
Email: kabuuzapamela@gmail.com
Arutun Frieda Daisy
Visionary Lady Foundation
Location: Pallisa
Phone: +256774303666 /
+256704524440
Email: arufrida@gmail.com
Claire Ayesiga
UAP Insurance Uganda
Location: Plot 1, Kimathi Avenue,
Kampala
Phone: +256775880213 /
+256750053182
Email: cayesiga@gmail.com ,
cayesiga@uap.co.ug
Bahane Silver
Murungu Bwindi Farms Ltd / Amazing
Heights Safaris Ltd
Location: Rubuguri, Kirundo, Kisoro
district (Southern Sector of Bwindi
National Park)
Phone: +256753902331
Email: silverbahane2015@gmail.com
22 Seeking for a business partner to grow onions to a Emmanuel Mukanga
large scale
Location: Kampala
Phone: +256700754287
Email: emukanga2016@gmail.com
Looking for a business mentor
23 I am looking for a mentor knowledgeable on how to Contact: Joshua Kisubika Mayanja
start and manage agricultural social enterprises.
Climate Change and Environment
Associates
Location: Seguku, Entebbe Road
Phone: +256701661777
Email: kisujosh@gmail.com
24 Looking for an experienced garlic farmer to supervise Contact: Daniel Babonereirwe
my farm and mentor me.
Itungo Farm
Location: Nsangi (15km Masaka Road)
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Sharon Againe
Agasha Group Ltd
Farm Visit: Kasaana, Luweero
Phone/Whatsapp: +256703698550
Email: directoryagribusiness@gmail.com
Others
30 Dutch Trade Mission in Uganda on agri-machinery To get details on the Dutch companies
companies due 20th to 24th March 2016.
that are interested in trading in Uganda,
contact: Stanley Musiime:
+256772449590
musiime@smjrconsult.com
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Application for the The Young Agripreneur2016, U.S Shared by Sharon Againe, Agasha Group
Embassy Programme. Deadline: 6th April 2016. Apply Limited.
by filling in this form:
Visit the official face book page of U.S.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1djAaNIOfTM92GB Embassy for details:
E5tYhttps://www.facebook.com/U.S.Embassy
k7sEcYtxlEn6QbxJqlVNVHEk/viewform?c=0&w=1
Kampala/
32 Access researched Africa agricultural information on: Shared by Peter, member of Agribusiness
agronomic practices for different crops and livestock; Platform.
agro-processing procedures for fruit juice, cheese,
yoghurt; and how to use agro-machineries on the farm
among
other
topics.
http://www.fastonline.org/CD3WD_40/CD3WD/INDE
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S/N Name
Business/Organisation
Contact
Godwin Komakech
0776215666
Naika Julius
Robert Okello
Sage Uganda
0758956755
0786224601
0702333112
Reuben B. Tumwebaze
Individual farmer
0772768149
Chris Nyeko
Sage Uganda
0781756838
Leuben Ekutu
Citrus farmer
0772120054
Caroline Natukunda
Individual farmer
0772411494
Kigenyi Rajab
Claire Ayesiga
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Samuel Kagoye
0702251216
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Balamaze Frank
Ekinu Groundnuts
0704416525
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Ayomo Wilson
13
0774303666
14
Individual farmer
0705126790
15
Eriki Peter
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Nassali Jorrien
Individual farmer
0772009044
17
Babigumira Evas
0772447529
18
Pamela Kabuuza
0788796540
19
George Mugenyi
Godstat Farm
0772194119
20
Bwija Perez
0702771807
21
Katwire Aisha
0706202087
22
Babonereirwe Daniel
0702771807
23
Fruit farmer
0703732724
24
Bahane Silver
Agritourism
0753902331
25
Rachkara John
AVSI Foundation
0772634231
0785222062
0772138199
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Nangai Andrew
B WFN-UG
0755348575
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Kiyita Esther
FinAfrica Uganda
0702740200
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Sharon Againe
0703698550
29
Byamukama Samuel
0704131745
30
Stephen Oloka
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Bill Mayer
0783298437
32
Mercy Mayer
0781965675
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Twesiime Orator
0772960824
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Kisubika Joshua
35
Emily Lazea
36
Atuhaire A. Brenda
37
Emmanuel Mukanga
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Meg Jaquay
40
Angol Emmanuel
0754675663
41
Mutabazi Douglas
0702450522
42
Kanyesigye Adadi
Agronomist
0702193909
43
Rwabukamba Flavia
Flako Ltd
0774522363
44
Karuhanga David
45
Natukunda Enid
0758186652
46
Kamukama Joseph
0701522363
47
Brain Azemchap
0783877000
48
Leonoor Akkermans
CINOP-Quente
0785274936
49
William Kimeto
0776636040
50
Christopher Mulindwa
0773422445
51
Stephano Kiyemba
Siem Partners
0701483393
0782262026
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