The future of agriculture in Uganda, and indeed across the continent, hinges on one factor: knowledge. It’s not enough to simply have fertile land and a ready workforce; to compete in local and global markets, farmers must be empowered with modern skills and a commercial perspective.

At Newman Foods, we recognized this immediately. Our commitment to “transform Uganda’s Agricultural abundance into Global Excellence” is directly supported by our investment in farmer education, as illustrated by the community training sessions we host.

It is only through such rigorous training that our partner farmers are able to learn and implement Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). These are the required techniques for growing crops like Irish Potatoes and Chili/Hot Peppers that satisfy stringent local and global quality requirements.

Training, however, is much more than a quick workshop. It represents the demanding, back-end of the process. It requires farmers to break away from generations of traditional methods and adopt new, often complex, techniques for soil health, pest control, and harvesting. This transition demands long hours, great initial investment, and a lot of patience, both from the farmer and from us as their partner. Change is difficult, especially when livelihoods are on the line.

Yet, this investment in knowledge and perseverance is the absolute price we must pay. It is the only reliable path to ensure a consistent, high-quality harvest that can compete anywhere in the world. When a farmer succeeds through GAPs, they don’t just harvest a better crop; they build a more sustainable, profitable future for their family and community.

For us at Newman’s, training isn’t an expense—it’s the cornerstone of our integrity, our quality, and our shared commitment to success with the Ugandan farmer built on sustainable agriculture and a strong local supply chain.

The quality you taste in every product is the direct result of this dedication.