What we do
Empowering farmers. Strengthening value chains.
Uganda’s agriculture sector employs over 70% of the workforce, yet rural farmers still face low yields, post-harvest losses and poor market access. Princo builds value chains that deliver real income, equity and sustainability for farming families.
Our approach
Working directly with smallholder farmers
Our core work centres on refined sesame products, extension services, market linkages and sustainable agriculture systems.
Through inclusive approaches, we’re building resilient farming communities across Northern Uganda while connecting them to reliable local and international markets.
Our services
Seven ways we support farmers and partners
- 01
Oilseed value chain development
Sesame grain processing, supplying refined sesame grain, oil and cake, certified organic and tailored to domestic and export markets, with quality and traceability from seed to market.
- 02
Farmer training and extension
Land-based and digital e-extension services on post-harvest handling, quality assurance, climate-smart agriculture and financial literacy.
- 03
Agro-processing and post-harvest support
Cleaning, drying, refining and packaging at our facilities, with access to appropriate storage, so farmers lose less and earn more.
- 04
Market linkages and off-take
Forward contracts and bulk aggregation that connect farmers and cooperatives to dependable buyers, locally and internationally.
- 05
Climate-smart agriculture
Efficient water use, organic inputs, agroforestry, quick-yielding sesame varieties and soil regeneration for long-term productivity.
- 06
Financial inclusion and certification
Financial literacy, links to financing, and help with organic compliance and quality grading, for an edge in high-value markets.
- 07
Consultancy and advisory
Value chain analysis, feasibility studies and business strategy for NGOs, cooperatives, agribusinesses and development agencies.
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Our value chain at a glance
From the farm gate to the global market
Every link is managed by Princo, so buyers get traceable supply and farmers get a fair, guaranteed market.
- 01
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.
Coffee and cocoa programme
From seedling to sale
To diversify incomes and build climate resilience, Princo is piloting coffee and cocoa agroforestry in underserved regions of Northern Uganda, where these crops have historically been underused despite their high potential.
By 2026, Princo aims to integrate 5,000+ smallholder farmers into its coffee and cocoa pilots across Kole, Lira, Oyam and Kitgum districts.
- 1
Seedling access
Climate-suited Robusta coffee and cocoa seedlings at subsidised rates, intercropped with bananas and legumes.
- 2
Agroforestry training
Shade management, spacing and planting, pruning and fertilisation, pest management and post-harvest handling.
- 3
Climate-smart intercropping
Coffee and cocoa under tree cover for water retention, drought resilience, biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
- 4
Post-harvest and value addition
Drying and fermentation trials to protect bean quality and achieve better prices, scaled as production grows.
- 5
Market linkages
Partnerships with off-takers and specialty buyers to open long-term export pathways from Northern Uganda.
Why it matters
Farmers deserve to do more than survive
Over 70% of Uganda’s population relies on agriculture for income, yet many farmers struggle to access quality inputs, modern training and dependable buyers.
Smallholder farmers feed Uganda. Princo exists to ensure they earn fair income, access better tools and grow with dignity.See our impact
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.
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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