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Built by farmers, for farmers

NALG Agribusiness Centre is an agricultural production and marketing organisation based in Nakigo, Iganga — turning small-scale farming into profitable farming businesses through a trusted, village-level agent network.

NALG village agent visiting a farmer's garden in Iganga

Close up of farmer holding fresh harvest

Who We Are

An agribusiness partner rooted in the community

We work with smallholder farmers in Nakigo Sub-county and the wider Iganga District to increase production and productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, and connect farmers to better markets — both local and export.

Our mission is to turn small-scale farming into profitable farming businesses. We believe farmers deserve fair prices, reliable inputs and a market they can trust — without middlemen exploitation.

Mission

Profitable farming, one village at a time

To turn small-scale farming into profitable farming businesses by training farmers, bulking their produce, and linking them directly to fair, reliable markets.

Vision

A farmer-centred supply chain

To build a farmer-centred supply chain where every smallholder in the Greater Iganga District can produce, sell and earn profitably — without middlemen exploitation.

What We Do

Four pillars of support for every farmer

Training farmers on agronomic practices in Iganga

Agricultural Production & Extension

We reach farmers through a network of 18 village agents embedded in the community. Agents train farmers on good agronomic practices for maize, bananas, coffee, cocoa, soy bean, rice and animal husbandry, and promote climate-smart farming to improve yields and soil health.

Bulked coffee and cocoa produce ready for market

Maize, Coffee & Cocoa Bulking

We mobilise farmers to bulk their crop after harvest through farmer groups and village agents. Bulking reduces transport costs, improves quality control, and gives farmers collective bargaining power with schools, traders, millers and processors at fair prices.

Quality inputs supplied to farmers on commission

Input Supply on Commission

Our village agents supply quality inputs — seed, fertiliser, pesticides — to farmers on a commission basis. This makes inputs accessible at village level, reduces the risk of fake products, and lets farmers pay cash or after harvest where agreed.

Value Addition

We process and package maize and other produce into flour, animal feed and other products — increasing farmer income and reducing losses that come from poor storage.

Our Model

Farmer → Village Agent → NALG → Market

Agents are trusted locals who train, mobilise and supply inputs. We provide training, market links and commission — creating village-level jobs while keeping costs low for farmers.

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Farmer

Produces maize, coffee, cocoa, soy, rice or livestock.

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Village Agent

One of 18 trusted local agents providing training and inputs.

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NALG Centre

Bulks, quality-checks and adds value to produce.

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Market

Schools, traders, millers, processors and exporters.

Our Impact

What the model has achieved

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Increased farmer yields through training and timely input access.

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Reduced post-harvest losses through proper bulking and storage.

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Better prices for farmers through collective marketing power.

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Job creation for youth and women serving as village agents.

Looking Ahead

Our 2026–2028 growth plan

Building on the village agent network to deepen coffee and cocoa production, strengthen farmer financing, and grow a self-sustaining, farmer-owned cooperative.

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Use village agents to identify more farmers with land under matoke or idle land suitable for coffee and cocoa.

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Train village agents on cocoa and coffee nursery management, planting, shade management, pruning, pest and disease control, and post-harvest handling.

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Partner with other stakeholders to strengthen cocoa and coffee production, and start primary processing.

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Link with exporters such as Kyagalanyi, Ugacof and Olam, who pay premium prices for bulked, quality cocoa and coffee.

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Organise sub-county level bulking centres for coffee and dried cocoa beans, with a long-term view to local roasting and packaging under our own brand.

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Turn top agents into mini agro-dealers with credit lines, performance targets and higher commission — plus bonuses tied to farmer yield outcomes.

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Adopt mobile money and USSD for input credit and payments, reducing cash handling and defaults.

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Link with SACCOs and banks for warehouse receipt financing, so farmers can access 60–70% of value upfront.

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Pursue certification with UNBS, the Uganda Warehouse Regulatory Authority and other relevant bodies.

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Establish a farmer-owned cooperative under commercial management — building trust and unlocking bigger contracts.

Leadership

The people behind NALG

A committed board and management team overseeing training, bulking and quality control on behalf of our farmers.

Mukasa Micheal

Board Chairperson

Ngobi Asuman

Board Secretary

Nangobi Oliver

Board Treasurer

Balikowa Moses

General Manager

Nabirye Betty

Project Manager

Kakaire Ronald

Production Manager