The Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), in partnership with the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) and AgConnectors, implemented the Strengthening Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Ecosystem for Inclusive Rural...

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At its 9th Annual General Meeting (extraordinary AGM), the Uganda Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (UFAAS), elected a new board of the Forum for the next two years. The event was held on 14th February 2025, at Kyambogo University CTF Auditorium and virtually....

UFAAS AIRTEA Digital Connectors Project bridges gap in agricultural extension

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Digitalization of agricultural extension and advisory services (AEAS) is central to the development of farming communities. With digital AEAS, the potential for increased efficiency, inclusivity, and sustainability in the agricultural sector continues to grow. The...

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Video captured during the monitoring and learning event of the Global Programme for Small-scale Agroecology Producers and Sustainable Food Systems Transformation (GP-SAEP) Project in Soroti District, Eastern Uganda.

Alternative ways of organising agricultural extension work ~Dr Hlami Ngwenya, GP-SAEP Project, GFRAS

Building capacity of extension workers key for food systems transformation~ Dr Richard Miiro

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.

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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

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UFAAS is the Uganda country chapter of the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) and GFRAS. It brings together all actors in ag extension.

UFAAS @ufaas13 ·

5 Jul

Over the last 9 days, we participated in the Source of the Nile Agricultural Show, where we exhibited various work under UFAAS, connected with members, & rolled out data collection as part of our work with @afaasinfo - @AGRA_Africa on scaling agricultural extension.
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5 Jul

Catch the Highlights!
Experience the energy and excitement from the 31st National Agricultural Show opening ceremony — held on July 1st, 2025 at Jinja Showgrounds, Jinja City.

🌱 Theme: “Technological Innovations Driving Farm Wealth.”

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Julian Barungi @julianbarungi ·

3 Jul

@ASARECA Program Officer in charge of Technology & Innovation - Dr. @joshuaokonya explains to farmers in Bugiri, Uganda the importance of digital services & how they can be leveraged 2 access quality agricultural inputs & market for farm produce @CGIARAfrica

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