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Coffee
Princo is piloting shade-grown Robusta coffee in Northern Uganda. We provide seedlings, agroforestry training and long-term support for sustainable production.
Coffee farming is a long-term investment, and Uganda is rich with potential.
Uganda is Africa’s second-largest coffee exporter, yet many smallholder farmers in emerging regions lack access to quality seedlings, agronomic support and reliable buyers.
Princo Group is piloting coffee agroforestry systems in Northern Uganda, introducing shade-grown Robusta and Arabica alongside climate-smart practices, long-term training and future export partnerships to help farmers build lasting value from their land. Coffee thrives under shade and can generate income for over 20 years once established.
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
Partner on coffee in Northern Uganda
We are building relationships with responsible off-takers and specialty buyers seeking traceable coffee from new regions.