Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers' Forum (ESAFF) Uganda is the largest small-scale farmers-led policy influencing movement in Uganda.
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19 Jun 2025
We are pleased to unveil the ESAFF Uganda 2024 Impact Report, a powerful reflection of our collective efforts in promoting Agroecology.
From grassroots organizing to high-level policy engagement, this report showcases the voices of small-scale farmers, our strategic collaborations, and the tangible changes we have contributed to in communities and policy spaces.
Download a copy of the report: esaffuganda.org/_files/ugd/8โฆ
Watch the Impact Video: youtu.be/GW4fKgbpLtg?si=MP5Iโฆ
#AgroecologyNow
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Jun 12
On the role of agroecological research in addresing market challenges for small-scale farmers, Jonathan Lubega the Policy Analyst for @SEATINIUGANDA emphasized the need for research to generate credible evidence on the economic benefits of agroecology.
He also highlighted the importance of research in addressing the challenge of traceability for agroecological produce, noting that it could better support the identification of what is truly agroecological and what is not, thereby helping to strengthen agroecological markets.
#AgroecologyNow| #ECOTOPIA2026
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Jun 12
Happening Now: We are hosting a joint Agroecology Research Workshop under the Enabling Transformative Agroecology Programme (ECOTOPIA) implemented across Mayuge and Kumi districts, at Fairway Hotel, Kampala.
The workshop follows a participatory mapping exercise conducted in May with 138 farmers on agroecological diversity in Eastern Uganda. Supported by HorizonT3000 and DKA Austria, it aims to develop a coherent, evidence-based research framework capable of measuring the scope of the agroecological transition, identify priority research gaps, and agree on a participatory research methodology.
@dkaaustria @H3000EastAfrica
#AgroecologyNow| #ECOTOPIA2026
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Jun 12
On the role of agroecological research in addresing market challenges for small-scale farmers, Jonathan Lubega the Policy Analyst for @SEATINIUGANDA emphasized the need for research to generate credible evidence on the economic benefits of agroecology.
He also highlighted the importance of research in addressing the challenge of traceability for agroecological produce, noting that it could better support the identification of what is truly agroecological and what is not, thereby helping to strengthen agroecological markets.
#AgroecologyNow| #ECOTOPIA2026
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ESAFF Uganda retweeted
Jun 12
Sir Bob Sunday George, the Agroecology Focal Person at @MAAIF_Uganda , underscored the importance of evidence-based advocacy, emphasizing that meaningful policy engagement must be backed by credible research and data.
โOur advocacy must be grounded in data; we need to ask ourselves whether we have enough evidence on agroecology. We need clear, compelling, and well-produced publications so that when we sit at the policy table, we have the data and evidence required to defend and advance certain agroecological policies and initiatives.โ- he noted.
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Jun 12
During the panel discussion, @ESAFFUG National Chairperson Hakim Baliraine emphasized the critical role that research can play in accelerating the agroecological transition, particularly in restoring soil health.
"One of the most important areas this research can support in the agroecological transition is soil health. How can researchers help farmers understand which nutrients are missing from their soils? How can scientists enable farmers to know what to add in the soil, such as compost, green manure, and other agroecological practices?"
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At #SB64 in Bonn, experts have warned that conflicts & fossil fuel dependence are exposing the fragility of industrial food systems.
Our call is clear: decarbonize, defossilize & detoxify food systems through Agroecology, a path already embraced by millions of farmers worldwide.
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ESAFF Uganda retweeted
Jun 12
Happening Now: We are hosting a joint Agroecology Research Workshop under the Enabling Transformative Agroecology Programme (ECOTOPIA) implemented across Mayuge and Kumi districts, at Fairway Hotel, Kampala.
The workshop follows a participatory mapping exercise conducted in May with 138 farmers on agroecological diversity in Eastern Uganda. Supported by HorizonT3000 and DKA Austria, it aims to develop a coherent, evidence-based research framework capable of measuring the scope of the agroecological transition, identify priority research gaps, and agree on a participatory research methodology.
@dkaaustria @H3000EastAfrica
#AgroecologyNow| #ECOTOPIA2026
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ESAFF Uganda retweeted
Jun 11
@ESAFFUG PETS (Public Expenditure Tracking Survey) team members from Adjumani, Gulu and Bugiri districts are actively following the FY2026/27 National Budget reading, eager to see whether priorities of farming communities have been reflected in government spending decisions.
Join us on 19th June 2026 for the Small-Scale Farmers Post-Budget Dialogue and hear firsthand their views on the steps needed to ensure that public resources respond to the real needs of agrarian societies.
#KnowYourBudget2026
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Jun 11
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ฆ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ!
Entries are now open for the 4th Edition of the Schoolsโ #Agroecology Poem Writing Competition 2026.
Have you written your poem yet? Submit it today and stand a chance to win lots of prizes.
The deadline for submission of poems for the first round (Competition within the School) is 21stย June 2026.
#YouthinAgroecology | #AgroecoloyClubs
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๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ
Through the power of poetry, we are nurturing learners to become a new generation of advocates for the transition to agroecology.
In this powerful performance, students from the Serere Township Secondary School Agroecology Club eloquently highlight why adopting agroecology matters for a sustainable future, in their poem, โ๐๐ข๐ถ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฏ, ๐๐ข๐ถ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฉ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ.โ
๐Watch how it unfolded
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#YouthInAgroecology | #FundAgroecology
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ESAFF Uganda retweeted
Jun 8
I hosted last year's edition as an MC, honestly these are the most educative competitions I've ever seen at a school level, so much to learn and win. @ESAFFUG you are doing such an incredible job.
Jun 8
๐๐๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐ซ, ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐?
A set of guidelines has been prepared for the 4th Edition of the Schools' Agroecology Poem Writing Competition, to guide all participants through the process.
The competition is now open for all.
If you are a learner in a primary or secondary school in Uganda, this is your time to shine. Submit your poem now and showcase your creativity, talent, and knowledge of agroecology.
Download the guidelines here: 6627cfd7-dfbf-4bc7-9649-fd8bโฆ
#YouthInAgroecology | #FundAgroecology
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ESAFF Uganda retweeted
Jun 9
๐๐ก๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ก๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฌ?
Our small-scale farmers. Healing the land, and feeding the nation with healthy and nutritious food.
On this special day, we salute their dedication, courage and hard work, that nourishes our communities, safeguards our environment and champions a food sovereign future for Uganda.
Happy Heroes Day.
#HeroesDay2026
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๐๐๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐จ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐๐ซ, ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐?
A set of guidelines has been prepared for the 4th Edition of the Schools' Agroecology Poem Writing Competition, to guide all participants through the process.
The competition is now open for all.
If you are a learner in a primary or secondary school in Uganda, this is your time to shine. Submit your poem now and showcase your creativity, talent, and knowledge of agroecology.
Download the guidelines here: 6627cfd7-dfbf-4bc7-9649-fd8bโฆ
#YouthInAgroecology | #FundAgroecology
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On this #WorldFoodSafetyDay, we are reminded to ensure that whatever food we put on our plates is safe for our lives and well-being. Food safety risks such as aflatoxin contamination, unsafe chemical use, and poor post-harvest handling continue to affect public health, trade, and livelihoods.
Addressing this requires a shift from response to prevention, strengthening food safety systems, investing in testing and post-harvest technologies, and improving coordination across institutions.
Read More: esaffuganda.org/post/cultivaโฆ
#FoodSafetyMatters | #AgroecologyNow
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๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฉโฆ
What is really on our plate?
As we prepare to mark #WorldFoodSafetyDay2026, we have a special podcast conversation for you.
In this episode of the Spotlight, we will explore food safety and standards in Uganda. Bringing together expert voices, we will unpack how consumers can make safer food choices, and the solutions needed to build healthier and more resilient food systems.
Stay tuned to โถ๏ธ ESAFF Uganda TV (YouTube) for this important conversation, coming soon.
#FoodSafetyMatters | #EatAgroecologicalEatHealthy
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