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Kilimo Trust unveiling new strategy

Kalimo Trust is a non-profit organization based in Kampala, Uganda, established in 2005 with support from Gatsby Trust to enhance agricultural research aimed at achieving the Millennium Development Goals. It focuses on structuring national and regional trade in agricultural products across East Africa by increasing agricultural production, improving food utilization, and promoting agribusiness market access and value addition. Over the years, Kalimo Trust has transitioned from a grant-giving organization to one that implements projects across commodity value chains, directly benefiting over 390,000 smallholder farmers and facilitating the trade of over 450,000 metric tons of various commodities valued at $210 million. The organization has significantly improved farmers' incomes, storage capacity, and processing capabilities while fostering partnerships and expanding market linkages within the region. As Kalimo Trust celebrates its 15th anniversary, it emphasizes the importance of digitalization and youth engagement in agriculture for future growth and collaboration among East African countries.

Silage making from rice straws

Livestock feeding using silage from rice straws 

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horticulture

Kilimo Trust Impact stories

The video titled "Kilimo Trust Impact Stories" showcases the positive impact of Kilimo Trust's initiatives in agribusiness across East Africa, specifically in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda. Over the past five years, the organization has focused on market-led value chain development to support smallholder farmers and traders in accessing structured markets for agricultural products.Key highlights from the video include:

  • Support and Collaboration: Kilimo Trust has facilitated connections among cooperatives, enabling farmers to collaborate and gain trust in their supply chains, particularly for staples like maize and beans.
  • Digital Marketing Integration: The organization has helped agricultural enterprises adopt digital marketing skills, which proved essential during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing farmers to maintain business operations despite lockdowns.
  • Rice Farming Initiatives: Through the Competitive African Rice Initiative, Kilimo Trust has trained over 190,000 farmers in commercial rice farming practices, focusing on improving rice quality along the value chain.
  • Climate Smart Agriculture: The organization promotes regenerative rice farming and addresses climate change impacts, supporting farmers in Uganda and Kenya to adopt sustainable practices.
  • Access to Information: Farmers are empowered with timely agronomic information, improving their livelihoods and household stability.
Kilimo Trust continues its mission to enhance sustainable livelihoods and community well-being across the region, with ongoing support from development partners

Piggery - Langi

Did you know that pork is the most widely consumed meat in the world and that Uganda is the highest pork consumer in Africa? Despite religious influences in Uganda that limit its production and consumption, people have accepted the business and pork as food hence an evolution in the farming business.

Piggery - Acholi

Did you know that pork is the most widely consumed meat in the world and that Uganda is the highest pork consumer in Africa? Despite religious influences in Uganda that limit its production and consumption, people have accepted the business and pork as food hence an evolution in the farming business.

Piggery - English

Piggery farming has been recognized as one of the profitable venture among the rural masses. This venture has proved to be one of the most important livelihood option. Generally the pigs are reared for pork, considering the increasing trend of pork consumers in Sikkim, Piggery farming will certainly take a industrial form of livelihood in Sikkim in future.

Tractor Mechanisation - Luganda

The agricultural mechanization sector has a lot of potential to employ majority of Uganda’s youths. Unfortunately this potential remains untapped majorly because these young men and women do not have the basic skills needed.

Tractor Mechanization

Mechanized agriculture is the process of using agricultural machinery to mechanize the work of agriculture, greatly increasing farm worker productivity. In modern times, powered machinery has replaced many farm jobs formerly carried out by manual labor or by working animals such as oxen, horses and mules.

Rice Growing - Jaluo

The Objective of this Course is to equip a farmer with all the best rice growing practices. it includes seed management, water management, pest and disease control, fertilizer application, pre and post harvest handling

Rice Growing - Luganda

The Objective of this Course is to equip a farmer with all the best rice growing practices. it includes seed management, water management, pest and disease control, fertilizer application, pre and post harvest handling
Rice Growing - Swahili
Madhumuni ya Kozi hii ni kumpatia mkulima mbinu bora zaidi za ukuzaji wa mpunga. ni pamoja na usimamizi wa mbegu, udhibiti wa maji, udhibiti wa wadudu na magonjwa, uwekaji mbolea, utunzaji kabla na baada ya mavuno
Rice Growing - English
The Objective of this Course is to equip a farmer with all the best rice growing practices. it includes seed management, water management, pest and disease control, fertilizer application, pre and post harvest handling
Cassava Growing
This training manual was developed based on research results and field experiences of cassava value chain experts. It provides a consolidated and relevant set of techno-commercial-oriented information presented with simple annotated drawings to explain the step-by-step use of improved techniques and tools for cassava production, handling, processing, storage, quality assurance and marketing.
Cunniculture
Rabbit farming (or cuniculiculture ) is the raising of domestic rabbits. It developed during the Middle Ages in Europe, but it only took off recently. Its main purpose is the production of meat, and sometimes that of hair ( angora rabbits ) or fur, or even the supply of laboratory animals for their experiments. It is also a hobby farm for some, who present their purebred animals at fairs and exhibitions. Recently, rabbits have also been raised as pets.

Financial Literacy and Child Labour
A course in financial literacy and child labour aims to educate individuals on the importance of managing personal finances and the negative effects of child labour. It covers topics such as budgeting, saving, investing, and debt management, as well as the legal and ethical concerns surrounding child labour. Through this course, participants will learn how to make informed financial decisions and understand the impact of their actions on vulnerable populations. By promoting financial literacy and ethical business practices, individuals can help create a more just and equitable society for all.

Business Skills
What is a Business?
A business is an activity carried out to make a profit. This activity can be providing a service or
product and involves a person putting money into it (investing) to get more money (profit).
Covid-19 Prevention
Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions. Follow advice provided by your local health authority.



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