Welcome to Uganda
The hidden heart of Africa’s oilseed potential
Princo Group works side by side with over 52,000 smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda to turn sesame, sunflower, soybeans, coffee and cocoa into reliable income, from seed to global market.
52,346farmers trained
Who we are
Turning smallholder farms into thriving agribusinesses
Princo Group (U) Ltd is a Ugandan agribusiness, founded in 2018 in Lira, dedicated to transforming smallholder farming into successful agribusiness ventures.
Uganda is more than fertile land. With a youthful population, two reliable planting seasons and rich agroecological diversity, it is primed to become a leading exporter of sesame, soybeans and sunflower. Northern Uganda holds vast untapped potential, and its farmers are increasingly treating oilseeds as a business, not just subsistence. That’s where we come in: with sustainable tools, training and access to markets.
Read our story- Farmers trained
- 52,346
- Sub-regions
- 5
- Value chains
- 6
- Founded
- 2018
How it works
From seed to market, in one connected chain
We don’t just aggregate grain. We develop the entire value chain, with transparency, traceability and inclusivity at every step.
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Sourcing
From over 52,000 smallholder farmers and cooperatives.
- 02
Aggregation
Bulking at community collection centres.
- 03
Processing
Cleaning, drying, oil extraction and packaging.
- 04
Distribution
Local delivery and export to the EU, Asia and the U.S.
- 05
Quality and training
Quality assurance and extension support at every step.
Our crops
Six crops, chosen for resilience and reward
Selected for their market demand, climate resilience and ability to improve household incomes and soil health, from drought-tolerant oilseeds to long-term tree crops.
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Flagship crop · Oil seeds
Sesame
A high-value, drought-resistant oilseed and one of Princo’s flagship crops. We support farmers with certified seeds, post-harvest tools and reliable export markets.
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Oil seeds
Sunflower
Sunflower thrives in Northern Uganda’s dry zones and provides excellent oil yield. Princo promotes its cultivation through input access, training and processing support.
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Oil seeds
Soybeans
Soybeans offer protein-rich food and livestock feed potential. Princo enables farmers to grow and market soybeans through value chain development and agronomic training.
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Cash crops
Coffee
Princo is piloting shade-grown Robusta coffee in Northern Uganda. We provide seedlings, agroforestry training and long-term support for sustainable production.
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Cash crops
Cocoa
Cocoa offers long-term value for farmers in emerging areas. Through intercropping and climate-smart practices, Princo helps farmers build a future in cocoa.
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Food security
Maize
As a staple crop, maize is key for food security and income. Princo supports farmers with hybrid seeds, harvest handling and access to local bulk buyers.
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Voices from the field
As a woman, I had no say in our household income before. I joined a Princo-supported women’s group, and we learned how to bulk-sell sesame and keep records. This season, I sold over 400kg, and the money went straight into my own account. For the first time, I paid my daughter’s school fees myself.
What we do
Everything a farmer needs to grow a business
Training, inputs, value addition and guaranteed off-take, with a focus on youth, women and marginalised rural producers.
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Agronomic training
Field officers and agronomists deliver practical, hands-on training in sustainable farming, in local languages and tailored to the realities of rural farming life.
- 02
Quality inputs
Certified, high-quality oilseed inputs, including sunflower and soybean seed, sourced from trusted partners and selected for regional climate, soil and market demand.
- 03
Guaranteed off-take
We guarantee purchase at transparent prices, and organise collection, weighing and payment with cooperatives and buying agents, cutting out unreliable middlemen.
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Value addition
We clean, dry, grade and process sesame and other oilseeds into high-value products like refined grain, oil and cake, for local consumption and export.
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Agroforestry and diversification
Coffee and cocoa intercropping pilots that help farmers build long-term wealth through high-value perennial crops.
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Agribusiness consulting
Advice for cooperatives, NGOs and agri-startups on inclusive business models, value chain development, financial access and governance.
Coffee and cocoa programme
New trees, new futures for Northern Uganda
Uganda is Africa’s second-largest coffee exporter, yet farmers in emerging regions lack seedlings, agronomic support and reliable buyers. Princo is piloting shade-grown Robusta, Arabica and cocoa agroforestry, so farmers can build lasting value from their land.
Cocoa is a patient crop, but for farmers it promises generational rewards.Inside the programme
For buyers and processors
Why work with Princo
We bridge the gap between local production and global demand. Whether you need high-quality raw grain, a local processing partner or a sourcing network with ESG credibility, we can help you make it happen.
- Access to over 52,346 trained smallholder farmers across Northern Uganda
- Organic and conventional sesame, soybean and sunflower grain, sourced ethically and traceably
- A network of rural aggregation centres with drying, cleaning and storage capacity
- Deep understanding of Ugandan export standards, documentation and logistics
- An enterprise built on values: inclusivity, quality and long-term partnerships
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Faces behind the food
Let’s build a win-win supply chain
Our farmers are ready. Our systems are in place.
Our vision is clear: to connect Uganda’s producers to responsible processors like you, turning every seed into shared value. Partner with us, tour our operations and meet the farmers behind the grain.
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