UFAAS kicks off training of Agroecology Master Trainers

UFAAS kicks off training of Agroecology Master Trainers

by | Feb 26, 2024 |

The Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), with support from the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services (GFRAS), and the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), has kicked off the orientation of Master Trainers under the ‘Global...

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Anthony delivers irrigation and water management extension services using mobile apps like WhatsApp and Facebook for farmers to access information. With support from the European Union through the Organization of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Research & Innovation Programme, the AIRTEA _TP 009 Digital Connectors for Farming Households Project implemented by the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), and AgConnectors, identified nine 'Digital connectors' and trained them on building viable agricultural businesses and equipped them with digital tools to enhance sustainable engagement with farmers and bridge the wide extension-farmer gap. Anthony is one of the digital connectors. Mobile: +256 775930645/ 751588535 Email: kisakyeantony9@gmail.com Details in the case storybook here: https://ufaas-ugandacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AIRTEA-DIGITAL-CONNECTORS-STORIES_UGANDA.pdf
Anthony Kisakye delivers irrigation and water management extension services digitally
Andrew Munyole's business model- AIM (Advisory Information and Marketplace for Farmers) provides a unique holistic package to farmers along the whole value chain from production up to market through a digital format. Before, farmers had limited access to quality inputs in the form of feeds, good breeds, quality equipment, seeds, and also a market for their produce after production was low, possibly due to lack of advice (limited or no access to experts/extension service providers), and correct information for farmers under ZAABTA in districts of Luwero, Mukono, Wakiso, and Kayunga. With this gap, Andrew took the challenge to become a digital connector and to bridge this gap digitally. AIM directly links up with different farmers at all times. Through his AIM model, Andrew coordinates with the Farm Manager, gives him all the required advice, and links him to ready markets for the farm products. Digitalization has facilitated linkage to inputs and markets, and for this particular farmer, he earns a commission of about US$ 17(15.6 Euros) when he sells his farm produce. With support from the European Union through the Organization of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Research & Innovation Programme, the AIRTEA _TP 009 Digital Connectors for Farming Households Project implemented by the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), and AgConnectors, identified nine 'Digital connectors' and trained them on building viable agricultural businesses and equipped them with digital tools to enhance sustainable engagement with farmers and bridge the wide extension-farmer gap. Andrew is one of the digital connectors. Contact: Mobile: +25677951584 Email: munyoleandrew12@gmail.com Full story in the Case storybook available here: https://ufaas-ugandacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AIRTEA_-DIGITAL-CONNECTORS-STORIES.pdf
Andrew Munyole bridges the extension-to-farmer gap with unique digital tools
With support from the European Union through the Organization of African Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Research & Innovation Programme, the AIRTEA _TP 009 Digital Connectors for Farming Households Project implemented by the Africa Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS), Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), and AgConnectors, identified nine 'Digital connectors' and trained them on building viable agricultural businesses and equipped them with digital tools to enhance sustainable engagement with farmers and bridge the wide extension-farmer gap. Nicholas Wabuyiwa is one of the digital connectors. Through his business NIC e-Soil Health, Nicholas has realised several benefits, including: -Connection to the Virtual Agronomy organization known as ISDA, to test farmers' soil digitally. This reduced the cost of testing soil by farmers from Uganda Shillings 60,000 (15 Euros) per acre to shs 6,000 (1.5 Euros) -Learned to use GPS during the training by ISDA. He can now measure land and capture coordinates virtually. -Currently,1,506 farmers are connected to him through the virtual Agronomist platform -So far, he has directly reached out to 100 farmers, and he gets a commission of UGX 3,000 (0.75 Euros) per farmer for that service. For any emergency he attends to he gets an extra UGX. 1,000 (0.25 Euros). -Through this, he has got publicity within and outside Bugiri District. Contacts: Mobile: +256 705 585542 Email: wabuyiwanicho-las@yahoo.com Full story in the Case storybook here: https://ufaas-ugandacf.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AIRTEA_-DIGITAL-CONNECTORS-STORIES.pdf
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