Washirika Farmers Association is a farmers’ organization founded in 2019 as a communitybased organization with the aim of supporting smallholder farmers and agribusiness actors. In 2025, the Association was formally registered as an NGO under Reg. No.
MIA/NB/2025/09/7016 with an operational permit under the same number. Additionally, the organization is registered with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) as a company limited by guarantee.
The Association exists to empower farming communities, strengthen agribusiness systems, and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Through capacity building, advisory services, marketing support, research, and technology transfer, the organization helps farmers improve productivity and income while enhancing environmental stewardship.
Washirika Farmers Association operates a 10-acre demonstration farm located in Muhokya Town Council, Kasese District, with a variety of livestock enterprises including cattle, piggery, poultry, and selected crop projects used for training, demonstration, and practical learning.
a) To promote ecological and sustainable farming practices that enhance soil fertility, biodiversity, and climate resilience.
b) To empower rural farming households, especially women and youth, with knowledge, skills, and opportunities for improved livelihoods.
c) To strengthen farmer networks and collective action for better access to markets, information, and innovations.
d) To advocate for policies and practices that support sustainable land use and environmental conservation.
e) To promote value addition, agroecological enterprises, and local innovations that increase household income while safeguarding the environment.
f) To collaborate and share experiences with like-minded organizations, particularly within the PELUM Uganda network.