The Farmer First Initiative (FFI) is the cornerstone of Boresha Mavuno Agritech’s mission a farmer-centered program designed to ensure that every innovation we create is rooted in real farmer experiences, challenges, and aspirations. It is a farmer-centric outreach model launched by Boresha Mavuno Agritech in February 2025 to re-center both farmers and youth especially women as co-creators of agricultural transformation in Uganda. Despite forming the majority of Africa’s agricultural labor force, these groups remain underrepresented in policy-making and underserved by traditional extension services. This initiative addresses that gap by combining participatory engagement, climate-smart training, and inclusive follow-up support. Currently active in Malaba and Mbale districts, the initiative has so far trained and empowered 200+ smallholder farmers in co-developing solutions across five key areas: Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA), Regenerative Agriculture, agro-processing, waste-to-value practices, and sustainable land management.
The Farmers First Initiative is a farmer-led, participatory program currently active in Mbale and Malaba districts of Eastern Uganda. It places farmers at the center of agricultural transformation.
Key Activities:
Our Impact So Far:
The Farmer First Initiative continues to serve as both a learning platform for the farmers and a bridge between Boresha Mavuno Agritech and farming communities. It enables us to test ideas, gather data, and deliver hands-on impact while preparing farmers to embrace digital transformation.
What Sets Us Apart:
By working hand-in-hand with farmers, we help them adapt to climate change, restore ecosystems, and create more sustainable rural livelihoods. Our efforts are grounded in education, co-creation, and practical, community-led action.
