Economic
Fair, guaranteed markets and better prices that boost household incomes and regional economies.
Our impact
Transforming rural livelihoods through inclusive agribusiness
Impact is not an afterthought at Princo. We measure success not just by the volume of sesame we move, but by the lives we improve, the communities we empower and the ecosystems we protect.
- Farmers trained
- 52,346
- Sub-regions
- 5
- Value chains
- 6
- Founded
- 2018
Social
Tailored support for women, youth and marginalised groups, and for underserved, climate-vulnerable regions.
Environmental
Seed selection, sustainable water use and responsible land practices across all operations.
Voices from the field
We were losing nearly a third of our harvest to poor drying and storage. Princo trained us on better handling and gave us access to drying racks. Since then, my income has doubled, and I no longer fear rainy seasons ruining my crop.
Feature story
New trees, new futures: bringing coffee and cocoa to the heart of Northern Uganda
In Northern Uganda, a region long known for its resilience, untapped potential and subsistence farming, a quiet transformation is taking root.
While oilseeds like sesame and sunflower remain Princo’s core crops, the company is now introducing coffee and cocoa as sustainable, long-term income sources. These high-value crops are pathways to economic diversification, climate resilience and intergenerational wealth.
Why coffee and cocoa?
Though traditionally grown in Uganda’s central and western highlands, both crops are gaining interest in mid-altitude zones of the north with good agroforestry potential. Coffee thrives under shade and can generate income for over 20 years once established; cocoa has growing global demand, especially when organically produced; and both can be intercropped with bananas, beans or nitrogen-fixing trees.
Piloting agroforestry systems
Princo works with early-adopter farmers on shade-grown systems that protect soil, retain moisture and boost biodiversity, while preparing farmers for future export markets.
Seedlings, training and markets
With input providers and research institutions, Princo supplies quality seedlings and training in pruning, spacing and pest control, and is building relationships with responsible off-takers seeking ethically sourced, organic cocoa and traceable coffee from new regions.
Inclusive expansion
Early pilots include youth-led farmer groups in Kole and Lira districts and cocoa demonstration plots in Kamdini and Alebtong.
The early results
Coffee and cocoa pilots, so far
These aren’t quick wins. They’re slow-growing solutions with long-term rewards, helping farmers reduce risk, protect their land and build a lasting legacy.
- 3,000+seedlings distributed in 2023 for demonstration and learning
- 200+farmers trained in sustainable agroforestry methods
- 5pilot districts: Lira, Kole, Alebtong, Otuke and Kamdini
- Mixedcropping introduced, improving soil fertility and food diversity
Voices from the field
Impact, in our farmers’ words
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.
We were losing nearly a third of our harvest to poor drying and storage. Princo trained us on better handling and gave us access to drying racks. Since then, my income has doubled, and I no longer fear rainy seasons ruining my crop.
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.
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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