Oil seeds · Our crops
Sesame
A high-value, drought-resistant oilseed, sesame is one of Princo’s flagship crops. We support farmers with certified seeds, post-harvest tools and reliable export markets.
Princo was founded with a mission to revolutionise the oilseed value chain, and sesame is at its heart.
We specialise in sesame grain processing, supplying refined sesame grain, oil and cake. Our products are certified organic and tailored to both domestic and export markets. We work with farmers from seed to market, ensuring quality, traceability and market-ready supply.
As active members of the World Sesame Convention, we network with international buyers and keep our partners connected to global trends.
How we support sesame farmers
From certified seed to export
- Certified seed and quick-yielding sesame varieties
- Training on post-harvest handling, quality assurance and climate-smart agriculture
- Bulking at community collection centres, with drying, cleaning and storage
- Guaranteed off-take at transparent prices, with organised collection, weighing and payment
- Cleaning, drying, grading and processing into refined grain, oil and cake
- Export orientation, with knowledge of Ugandan export standards, documentation and logistics
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.
Oilseeds in Northern Uganda
Princo Group is at the forefront of promoting oilseed cultivation in Northern Uganda, particularly sesame, sunflower and soybeans. These drought-resilient crops are well suited to the region’s climate and have become a reliable source of income for thousands of smallholder farmers.
Source sesame from Princo
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Organic and conventional sesame grain, sourced ethically and traceably from over 52,000 smallholder farmers.