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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.
Cocoa is a patient crop, but for farmers it promises generational rewards.
While cocoa has traditionally thrived in Western Uganda, Princo Group is piloting its introduction to Northern Uganda through agroforestry systems. We support smallholder farmers with seedling trials, shade-tree integration and long-term planning to help them diversify income, regenerate land and access future export markets.
Cocoa is a tree crop with growing global demand, especially when organically produced. Early pilots include cocoa demonstration plots in Kamdini and Alebtong.
How we support farmers
From seedling to sale
We’re not just introducing new crops. We’re building systems that offer long-term value to farming communities, integrating training, resources and market access in one inclusive model.
By 2026, Princo aims to integrate 5,000+ smallholder farmers into its coffee and cocoa pilots across Kole, Lira, Oyam and Kitgum districts.
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Seedling access
High-quality, climate-suited Robusta coffee and cocoa seedlings at subsidised rates, intercropped with bananas and legumes to improve soil fertility and make the most of the land.
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Training on agroforestry practices
Through local field officers and group-based learning: shade management, spacing and planting, pruning and fertilisation, integrated pest management and post-harvest handling.
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Climate-smart intercropping
Growing under tree cover improves water retention and drought resilience, and supports biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
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Post-harvest and value addition
Basic drying and fermentation trials help farmers maintain bean quality and achieve better prices, scaled as production increases.
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Market linkages and export potential
Forward-looking partnerships with off-takers and specialty buyers, to create long-term export pathways from Northern Uganda.
Voices from the field
Farming is always about risk, but coffee gives me a reason to think long-term. Princo’s support came at the right time. They taught us how to care for each seedling like an investment, and that’s exactly what it is.
Coffee and cocoa agroforestry
By introducing shade-grown Robusta and cocoa intercropped with legumes and native trees, we help farmers transition into long-term, high-value crops, laying the foundation for sustainable livelihoods and future export potential in underused regions.
Read the full story and early results
Looking for ethically sourced cocoa?
We are building relationships with export buyers seeking organic cocoa from new regions.