Empowering communities through sustainable agriculture and cooperative development
We champion youth and women-led rice farming groups in Bugiri, Namayingo, Mayuge, and Iganga, providing access to finance and collective marketing for greater impact.
We supply subsidized seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and affordable tractor services to boost productivity and yields for our farmers.
We organize cooperative rice cultivation and bulk sales, securing better prices and terms for our members in the marketplace.
Through partners like IFDC and CropLife Uganda, we deliver hands-on training in safe agro-input use, pest control, and best agronomic practices.
Our digital platform offers loans, savings, and yield reporting, with a digital wallet coming soon for seamless cooperative services.
We support rice milling, afforestation, and commercial crop production, enhancing post-harvest value and environmental sustainability.
Comprehensive agricultural solutions empowering local farmers
Access to agricultural loans and financial services for farm development
Modern tractor and equipment services for efficient farming
Support for fruit and vegetable farming initiatives
Specialized support for rice cultivation and processing
Comprehensive support for livestock farming ventures
Equipping youth with digital skills and IT empowerment for modern agriculture and entrepreneurship.
Glimpses of our farmers, fields and the impact we are creating together across Bugiri District.
Hear from our community members about their experiences with BUFACO
Before joining BUFACO, I struggled with low yields and poor market prices. Through their comprehensive training programs and access to quality inputs, my rice yields increased by 150% in just two seasons. The collective marketing approach secured prices 40% higher than individual selling. Today, I've expanded my farm from 2 acres to 8 acres and can comfortably support my family's education and healthcare needs.
As a widow with three children, I thought farming would never provide enough income. BUFACO changed everything through their women's empowerment program. I received training in modern rice farming techniques, access to micro-loans, and mentorship from successful female farmers. My income has tripled in 18 months, allowing me to send all my children to school and build a permanent house. Now I mentor 15 other women farmers in our community.
Our community has experienced remarkable transformation since BUFACO's establishment. We've processed over 500 tons of rice through our value addition center, creating employment for 45 youths and 60 women. The cooperative's bulk marketing strategy has increased farmer incomes by an average of 65%. We've established direct market linkages with major buyers in Kampala and Jinja, eliminating exploitative middlemen. Today, BUFACO supports 540+ members and has become a model for agricultural cooperatives across Eastern Uganda.
